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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: $28,865

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $994

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,610

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   230  
Bodyside moldings 238 238      
Satellite radio 453 453 350 350 350
Cargo net 46 46      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Rear spoiler 367        
Braking and Airbag Package     800 800  
Navigation Package     1,800 5,700 1,800
Sunroof     900    
Floor mats     160 160 160
Fog lights     300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   172  
Bodyside moldings 155 155      
Satellite radio 340 340 304 304 304
Cargo net 30 30      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650      
Rear spoiler 275        
Braking and Airbag Package     694 694  
Navigation Package     1,561 5,093 1,561
Sunroof     780    
Floor mats     119 119 119
Fog lights     248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Options (change) 3,169 2,802 4,310 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 2,620 2,348 3,706 7,076 2,678
Destination 695 695 605 605 605
Total Price $29,859 $31,692 $28,865 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,452 $26,610 $29,507 $28,623

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,326
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,859$31,692$28,865$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,630-3,7900-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$27,902$28,865$32,220$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$3,355$1,425
Total Invoice$27,645$29,452$26,610$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,361-3,5220-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,284$25,930$26,610$29,484$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,646$0$2,874$1,254

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
4-speed automatic  $800  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40    
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0 $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,235$6,395$2,605$2,630$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$3,790$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,361-3,5220-23-759

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in192.3 in
Width70.1 in70.4 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.6 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%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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