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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: $32,188

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $622

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,992

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $78

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,697 $27,992
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 6,460 1,518
Options (change) 5,593 1,225
Destination 780 775
Total Price $32,810 $32,188
Total Invoice $30,070 $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: $3,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,305
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,810$32,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$29,798
Total Invoice$30,070$29,992
Adjustments for Features0-2,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$27,765

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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$2,670$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,227

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length190.7 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,357 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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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