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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: $2,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $26,621 $30,453
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353 405 405
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Floor mats     225 225
Sunroof     800  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230 344 344
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Floor mats     175 175
Sunroof     708  
Options (change) 482 623 1,430 630
Options (change) 314 405 1,227 519
Destination 625 625 885 885
Total Price $28,002 $29,143 $30,885 $34,205
Total Invoice $25,940 $27,035 $28,733 $31,857

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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: $2,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,525
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,002$29,143$30,885$34,205
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,185-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,102$29,143$29,700$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,245
Total Invoice$25,940$27,035$28,733$31,857
Adjustments for Features-8340-1,102-3,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,106$27,035$27,631$28,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$1,190

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,745$4,845$6,030$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,185$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-1,102-3,036

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in191.9 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height65.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,198 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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