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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: $30,030

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $578

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,635

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $26,116
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Sunroof 850    
Stability control   600  
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   370 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Sunroof 738    
Stability control   520  
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   295 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,155 3,315 2,068
Options (change) 3,603 2,818 1,648
Destination 695 695 645
Total Price $30,030 $33,390 $30,608
Total Invoice $27,635 $30,734 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $412
Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,030$33,390$30,608
Adjustments for Features0-825-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,030$32,565$30,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$0
Total Invoice$27,635$30,734$28,409
Adjustments for Features0-759-362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,635$29,975$28,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,340$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,005$5,830$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-759-362

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length189.8 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested162537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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