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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: $32,015

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SR3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,697 $23,440
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   3,300
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   3,106
Options (change) 6,635 6,295
Options (change) 5,719 5,603
Destination 780 725
Total Price $32,985 $32,015
Total Invoice $30,196 $29,768

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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: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $712
Model Year20122011
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$32,015
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$31,710
Total Invoice$30,196$29,768
Adjustments for Features0-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$29,484

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122011
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
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$2,720$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122011
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252577%
Total Not Requested77523%

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