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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: $27,370

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $877

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,406

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Rear spoiler 353 353 370   370  
Universal garage door opener 87 87        
Satellite radio 445 445        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Connection Package     1,000     4,400
Floor mats     175 175 175 110
Fog lights     310      
Premium Package       4,200    
Stability control       900    
Sport Package       1,300    
Sunroof           850
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Rear spoiler 230 230 292   292  
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Satellite radio 334 334        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Connection Package     867     3,817
Floor mats     137 137 137 84
Fog lights     251      
Premium Package       3,643    
Stability control       780    
Sport Package       1,127    
Sunroof           738
Options (change) 927 1,068 1,855 6,575 545 5,360
Options (change) 648 739 1,547 5,687 429 4,639
Destination 625 625 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $28,247 $29,588 $27,370 $31,740 $29,910 $29,185
Total Invoice $26,203 $27,480 $25,406 $29,063 $27,689 $26,865

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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: $413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $399
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7264, 9264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,247$29,588$27,370$31,740$29,910$29,185
Adjustments for Features-1,380-480-90-90-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,867$29,108$27,280$31,650$29,320$29,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$4,370$2,040$1,905
Total Invoice$26,203$27,480$25,406$29,063$27,689$26,865
Adjustments for Features-1,280-446-84-82-5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,923$27,034$25,322$28,981$27,143$26,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$3,659$1,821$1,543

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150  
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400 $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control   $100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100 $100$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$75$75$75
Hood scoop $100    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$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     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$6,020$5,120$4,730$4,730$5,230$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$480$90$90$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,280-446-84-82-5460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in189.8 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft317.9 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%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205058%
Total Not Requested147542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested265068%
Total Not Requested127032%

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