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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $27,992
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 1,518
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 1,225
Destination 695 695 775
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $32,188
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $29,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,010$33,220$32,188
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$30,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$29,992
Adjustments for Features-920-1,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$28,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $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 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,105$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,961

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.368.3 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 seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested355080%
Total Not Requested90020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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