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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: $29,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,500

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,690 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,453 $26,116
Rear spoiler 405 353
Floor mats 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Rear spoiler 344 230
Floor mats 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 965 1,068
Options (change) 769 739
Destination 835 645
Total Price $34,490 $29,608
Total Invoice $32,057 $27,500

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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: $1,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,690
Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,490$29,608
Adjustments for Features-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$29,608
Total Invoice$32,057$27,500
Adjustments for Features-2,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,190$27,500

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$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
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
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 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,105$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8670

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.9 in176.6 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,310 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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