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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $33,395
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $31,227
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Cargo net     70
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Cargo net     45
Options (change) 7,890 3,110 3,160
Options (change) 6,983 2,678 2,621
Destination 605 605 850
Total Price $32,095 $31,115 $37,405
Total Invoice $29,414 $28,623 $34,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6250hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/60-18
Total Price$32,095$31,115$37,405
Adjustments for Features-2000-8,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,115$28,735
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$0
Total Invoice$29,414$28,623$34,698
Adjustments for Features-1830-8,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$28,623$26,655
Cost Above Minimum$608$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,230$2,030$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-8,043

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in108.1 in
Length192.3 in189.6 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.673.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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