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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $32,690
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Remote start 432  
Navigation system 1,800  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Remote start 324  
Navigation system 1,650  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 3,173 615
Options (change) 2,632 503
Destination 695 835
Total Price $32,063 $34,140
Total Invoice $29,736 $31,791

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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: $2,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,022
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,063$34,140
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,063$34,105
Total Invoice$29,736$31,791
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,736$31,758

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.9 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height65.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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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