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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: $29,813

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,282

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,615

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,246 $26,315
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Rear spoiler 367     360
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package     4,400  
Floor mats     170 170
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Rear spoiler 275     282
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Premium Package     3,817  
Floor mats     134 134
Options (change) 3,123 2,756 7,470 3,430
Options (change) 2,590 2,318 6,465 2,931
Destination 695 695 625 625
Total Price $29,813 $31,646 $32,095 $32,455
Total Invoice $27,615 $29,422 $29,336 $29,871

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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: $3,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,147
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,813$31,646$32,095$32,455
Adjustments for Features-1,905-2,0650-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,908$29,581$32,095$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$590$0
Total Invoice$27,615$29,422$29,336$29,871
Adjustments for Features-1,765-1,9200-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,850$27,502$29,336$28,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,652$339$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,235$5,395$3,330$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$2,065$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,765-1,9200-874

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested307567%
Total Not Requested152533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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