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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: $33,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,820 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,488 $26,460
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405  
Bodyside moldings 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 319
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Universal garage door opener   85
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344  
Bodyside moldings 164  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 2,235 5,540
Options (change) 1,890 4,916
Destination 810 775
Total Price $33,865 $34,610
Total Invoice $31,188 $32,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $324
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$33,865$34,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$33,225
Total Invoice$31,188$32,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$30,864

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaOutback
Trim3.5 SL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$3,305$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,287

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length191.5 in188.2 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.471.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%
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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