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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192006
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,030 $35,850 $27,895
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
4-speed automatic     800
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 640 640 1,423
Options (change) 344 344 1,133
Destination 895 895 625
Total Price $36,565 $37,385 $29,943

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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 VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,648
Model Year201920192006
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4248hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/34 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$36,565$37,385$29,943
Adjustments for Features-3,660-3,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$33,725$29,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201920192006
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,305$9,305$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$3,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-124-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in99.4 in
Length192.9 in176.6 in
Width72.9 in68.3 in
Height56.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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%

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