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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $30,836
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170 36
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Universal garage door opener     74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134 23
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Universal garage door opener     48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 308
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 199
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $34,128
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $31,860

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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: $268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $725
Model Year200920092014
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)19/26 MPG19/26 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$31,180$33,390$34,128
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$31,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$31,860
Adjustments for Features-920-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$29,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092014
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 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
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 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$3,680$3,580$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,595

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,424 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.374.7 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 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 headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested305069%
Total Not Requested140031%
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 2.0XT Touring

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

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