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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $27,660
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $25,283
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353 395
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Bodyside moldings     170
Floor mats     185
Sunroof     800
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230 329
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Bodyside moldings     151
Floor mats     152
Sunroof     729
Options (change) 482 623 1,550
Options (change) 314 405 1,361
Destination 625 625 790
Total Price $28,002 $29,143 $30,000
Total Invoice $25,940 $27,035 $27,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4182hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,002$29,143$30,000
Adjustments for Features-9000-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,102$29,143$29,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,940$27,035$27,434
Adjustments for Features-8340-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,106$27,035$26,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,095$5,195$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-695

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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