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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,480

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,560 $33,095
Base Invoice $27,929 $30,927
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 185  
Bodyside moldings 170  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Remote start   445
Technology Package 946  
Rear spoiler 329  
Floor mats 152  
Bodyside moldings 151  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Remote start   333
Options (change) 2,075 2,653
Options (change) 1,761 2,173
Destination 790 850
Total Price $33,425 $36,598
Total Invoice $30,480 $33,950

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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: $2,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,382
Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,425$36,598
Adjustments for Features0-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,425$31,368
Total Invoice$30,480$33,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,480$29,098

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,555$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,852

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

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