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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: $2,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelAltimaAltimaForesterForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $31,095 $34,595
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 53 53
Stability control   600    
Rear spoiler   370    
Navigation system     1,350  
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
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 34 34
Stability control   520    
Rear spoiler   295    
Navigation system     1,156  
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 1,768 418
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 1,426 270
Destination 695 695 1,010 1,010
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $33,873 $36,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,516
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelAltimaAltimaForesterForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,180$33,390$33,873$36,023
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,135-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$30,738$28,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920202020
ModelAltimaAltimaForesterForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power release, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,780$6,915$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,135$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-225-256

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092020
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in105.1 in
Length189.8 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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