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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: $31,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $941

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,567

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,697 $26,409
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 6,460 2,979
Options (change) 5,593 2,463
Destination 780 695
Total Price $32,810 $31,869
Total Invoice $30,070 $29,567

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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: $2,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,825
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,810$31,869
Adjustments for Features0-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$30,444
Total Invoice$30,070$29,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$28,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,770$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested67527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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