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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: $104

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SR2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $28,295
Base Invoice $23,697 $26,438
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Floor mats 180  
Stability control   300
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   389
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Floor mats 146  
Stability control   275
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   292
Navigation system   1,721
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 6,635 4,149
Options (change) 5,719 3,551
Destination 780 645
Total Price $32,985 $33,089
Total Invoice $30,196 $30,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $631
Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SR2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,985$33,089
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$31,934
Total Invoice$30,196$30,634
Adjustments for Features0-1,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$29,565

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SR2.5GT Limited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
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
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,270$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.1 in
Length190.7 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in68.1 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested107543%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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