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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,697 $30,836
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175 36
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126 23
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Options (change) 6,635 308
Options (change) 5,719 199
Destination 780 825
Total Price $32,985 $34,128
Total Invoice $30,196 $31,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,197
Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,985$34,128
Adjustments for Features0-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$31,063
Total Invoice$30,196$31,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$28,999

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,095$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,861

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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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