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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: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelAltimaAltimaOutbackOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $32,696 $35,635
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800    
5-speed shiftable automatic 650      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
Floor mats 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Cargo net     70 70
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694    
5-speed shiftable automatic 601      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172      
Floor mats 119 119    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Cargo net     45 45
Options (change) 7,890 3,110 70 70
Options (change) 6,983 2,678 45 45
Destination 605 605 875 875
Total Price $32,095 $31,115 $35,940 $39,140
Total Invoice $29,414 $28,623 $33,616 $36,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelAltimaAltimaOutbackOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6250hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,095$31,115$35,940$39,140
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,120-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,115$29,820$29,620
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$200$0
Total Invoice$29,414$28,623$33,616$36,555
Adjustments for Features-1830-5,724-8,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$28,623$27,892$27,664
Cost Above Minimum$608$0$228$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelAltimaAltimaOutbackOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$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
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0 $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,030$2,830$8,950$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,120$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-5,724-8,891

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062017
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

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%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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