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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: $27,405

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,392

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,630 $24,520
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,828 $22,727
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353 370  
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Fog lights     310  
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,380
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230 295  
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     134 134
Fog lights     251  
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       2,064
Options (change) 840 1,068 1,025 5,095
Options (change) 592 739 814 4,388
Destination 645 645 750 750
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $27,405 $30,365
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $25,392 $27,865

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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: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $205
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,180$29,608$27,405$30,365
Adjustments for Features-1,055-4150-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,125$29,193$27,405$29,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,860
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$25,392$27,865
Adjustments for Features-980-3850-1,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,187$27,115$25,392$26,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0$1,464

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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
Rear air vents  $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
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,085$5,445$5,030$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$415$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-3850-1,009

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
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%

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