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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,320

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,103

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $26,450
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $24,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 280   192
Sport Package 1,300    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   370  
Universal garage door opener     85
Bodyside moldings     198
Navigation system     2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222   125
Sport Package 1,127    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   292  
Universal garage door opener     55
Bodyside moldings     129
Navigation system     1,846
Options (change) 3,155 3,445 2,475
Options (change) 2,727 2,944 2,155
Destination 695 695 645
Total Price $28,320 $32,810 $29,570
Total Invoice $26,103 $30,204 $27,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,454
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,320$32,810$29,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,320$28,810$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$26,103$30,204$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,682-178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,103$26,522$27,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$419$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,430$7,430$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,682-178

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length189.8 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32527%
Total Not Requested90073%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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