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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: $31,205

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,653

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $33,095
Base Invoice $23,697 $30,927
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175 38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126 24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 4,855 313
Options (change) 4,176 202
Destination 780 850
Total Price $31,205 $34,258
Total Invoice $28,653 $31,979

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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: $577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63
Model Year20122015
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$31,205$34,258
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$30,628
Total Invoice$28,653$31,979
Adjustments for Features0-3,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,653$28,590

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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$2,530$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,389

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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 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 radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%

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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