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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,510 $28,195
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 640 3,173
Options (change) 344 2,632
Destination 885 695
Total Price $37,035 $32,063

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,551
Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,035$32,063
Adjustments for Features-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,700$32,063

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,680$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-440

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length191.9 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,412 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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