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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: $32,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,820 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,488 $28,084
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 210  
Bodyside moldings 180 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Remote start   432
Technology Package 957  
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 159  
Bodyside moldings 164 156
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Remote start   324
Options (change) 1,885 1,950
Options (change) 1,624 1,549
Destination 810 795
Total Price $33,515 $32,740
Total Invoice $30,922 $30,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year20142013
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,515$32,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$30,185
Total Invoice$30,922$30,428
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,922$28,053

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,855$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,375

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length191.5 in169.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.468.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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