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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: $1,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,615

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Bodyside moldings 238 238      
Rear spoiler 367     370  
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 6,400
Premium Package     4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT     500    
Sport Package     1,300    
Floor mats     175 175 110
Sunroof         850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Bodyside moldings 155 155      
Rear spoiler 275     292  
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 5,551
Premium Package     3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT     461    
Sport Package     1,127    
Floor mats     137 137 84
Sunroof         738
Options (change) 3,123 2,756 9,075 3,445 7,360
Options (change) 2,590 2,318 7,882 2,944 6,373
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $29,813 $31,646 $34,240 $32,810 $31,185
Total Invoice $27,615 $29,422 $31,258 $30,204 $28,599

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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: $3,192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,670
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$29,813$31,646$34,240$32,810$31,185
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,055-1,090-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,993$29,591$33,150$31,670$31,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$1,965$485$0
Total Invoice$27,615$29,422$31,258$30,204$28,599
Adjustments for Features-1,686-1,911-995-1,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,929$27,511$30,263$29,155$28,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,582$1,664$556$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
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    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Cargo tray$40    
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$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$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0  $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,935$6,170$5,205$5,255$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$2,055$1,090$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,686-1,911-995-1,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
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 tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested152543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested330068%
Total Not Requested157032%

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