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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $357

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,110 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,272 $26,116
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Floor mats 175  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Floor mats 134  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 5,095 2,068
Options (change) 4,388 1,648
Destination 760 645
Total Price $30,965 $30,608
Total Invoice $28,420 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $582
Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,965$30,608
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$29,993
Total Invoice$28,420$28,409
Adjustments for Features0-571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,420$27,838

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$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 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,105$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-571

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested97538%

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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