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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SR3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,570 $27,995
Base Invoice $23,697 $26,186
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Limited Package   3,000
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Limited Package   2,838
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 6,635 5,995
Options (change) 5,719 5,335
Destination 780 695
Total Price $32,985 $34,685
Total Invoice $30,196 $32,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $376
Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SR3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$32,985$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$32,915
Total Invoice$30,196$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$30,572

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SR3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,620$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,644

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length190.7 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,544 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
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 Requested220065%
Total Not Requested117535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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