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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SR3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,697 $23,533
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,500
Rear spoiler   393
Bodyside moldings   251
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,288
Rear spoiler   295
Bodyside moldings   163
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 6,635 7,410
Options (change) 5,719 6,419
Destination 780 750
Total Price $32,985 $33,255
Total Invoice $30,196 $30,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $422
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SR3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,985$33,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$32,250
Total Invoice$30,196$30,702
Adjustments for Features0-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$29,774

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SR3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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