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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: $29,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,500

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $32,690
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353 405
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230 344
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 1,068 980
Options (change) 739 795
Destination 645 885
Total Price $29,608 $34,555
Total Invoice $27,500 $32,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,764
Model Year20082017
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,608$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,608$31,470
Total Invoice$27,500$32,133
Adjustments for Features0-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,500$29,264

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,020$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,869

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,310 lb.3,412 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 3.5 SL

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

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