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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: $7,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelAltimaAltimaOutbackOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $37,995 $39,945
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    
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    
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 0 0
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 0 0
Destination 695 695 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $39,045 $40,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,693
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelAltimaAltimaOutbackOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,180$33,390$39,045$40,995
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,795-7,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$34,250$33,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920212021
ModelAltimaAltimaOutbackOutback
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
8-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
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $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 
Rear air vents$100 $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 bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$3,655$3,555$8,350$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,795$7,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-129-203

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092021
ModelAltimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in108.1 in
Length189.8 in191.3 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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