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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: $30,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,603

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,402

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Model Year200820082013
ModelAltimaAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $28,495
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $26,643
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,200    
Floor mats 175 175  
Fog lights 310    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370  
Limited Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,643    
Floor mats 137 137  
Fog lights 251    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292  
Limited Package     3,391
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Options (change) 6,255 1,615 3,871
Options (change) 5,406 1,343 3,567
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $31,420 $30,980 $33,161
Total Invoice $28,782 $28,603 $31,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,374
Model Year200820082013
ModelAltimaAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$31,420$30,980$33,161
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$29,830$30,926
Cost Above Minimum$1,590$0$0
Total Invoice$28,782$28,603$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,062-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,782$27,541$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$1,241$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820082013
ModelAltimaAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
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
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,880$4,030$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,062-2,090

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
ModelAltimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length189.8 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.971.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested130037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240070%
Total Not Requested102530%

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