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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,820 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,488 $26,116
Bodyside moldings 180  
Rear spoiler 405 353
Floor mats 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Bodyside moldings 164  
Rear spoiler 344 230
Floor mats 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,145 2,068
Options (change) 933 1,648
Destination 810 645
Total Price $32,775 $30,608
Total Invoice $30,231 $28,409

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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: $3,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,671
Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,775$30,608
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$29,693
Total Invoice$30,231$28,409
Adjustments for Features0-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,231$27,560

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-849

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in176.6 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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