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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $32,995
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $30,836
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Universal garage door opener     74
Cargo net     87
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Universal garage door opener     48
Cargo net     56
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 359
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 232
Destination 605 605 825
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $34,179
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $31,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,167
Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$31,865$31,115$34,179
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$29,424
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$31,893
Adjustments for Features-1840-4,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$27,456
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Terrain selector  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,005$7,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-4,437

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length192.3 in180.9 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.674.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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