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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $28,295
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $26,460
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Limited Package     3,400
Navigation system     1,550
Sunroof     1,445
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Limited Package     3,207
Navigation system     1,294
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 6,395
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 5,704
Destination 695 695 775
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $35,465
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,555
Model Year200920092012
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$31,180$33,390$35,465
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$33,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$32,939
Adjustments for Features-920-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092012
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 
Rollover sensor  $50
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  
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,730$2,630$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,844

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length189.8 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,597 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.371.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested305069%
Total Not Requested140031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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