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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: $30,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,136

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $31,569
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000    
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360  
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734    
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282  
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Options (change) 7,970 1,430 275
Options (change) 6,927 1,196 178
Destination 625 625 850
Total Price $32,595 $30,455 $34,920
Total Invoice $29,798 $28,136 $32,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $666
Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$32,595$30,455$34,920
Adjustments for Features-9250-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$30,455$30,855
Cost Above Minimum$1,215$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$28,136$32,597
Adjustments for Features-8460-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,952$28,136$28,802
Cost Above Minimum$816$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
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 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic 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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$3,580$2,655$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-8460-3,795

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested380083%
Total Not Requested80017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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