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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: $27,235

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,258

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,630 $24,520 $26,780
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,828 $22,727 $25,097
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Rear spoiler 353 353 370    
Satellite radio 445 445      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Floor mats     175 175 110
Fog lights     310    
Sport Package       2,370  
Premium Package       2,380 4,230
Convenience Package         1,300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Rear spoiler 230 230 295    
Satellite radio 334 334      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Floor mats     134 134 84
Fog lights     251    
Sport Package       2,056  
Premium Package       2,064 3,669
Convenience Package         1,127
Options (change) 927 1,068 855 4,925 5,640
Options (change) 648 739 680 4,254 4,880
Destination 625 625 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $28,247 $29,588 $27,235 $30,195 $30,820
Total Invoice $26,203 $27,480 $25,258 $27,731 $28,377

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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: $303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $275
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,247$29,588$27,235$30,195$30,820
Adjustments for Features-1,380-480-65-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,867$29,108$27,170$29,055$30,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$1,885$3,650
Total Invoice$26,203$27,480$25,258$27,731$28,377
Adjustments for Features-1,280-446-60-1,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,923$27,034$25,198$26,684$28,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$1,486$3,179

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $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
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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$6,520$5,620$5,205$6,280$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$480$65$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,280-446-60-1,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072010
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.3 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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested97538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested77571%
Total Not Requested32029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested97528%

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