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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: $32,601

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $914

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,040

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $30,820
Base Invoice $26,707 $28,488
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
Bodyside moldings 238 180
Remote start 432  
iPod integration 223  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   210
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
Bodyside moldings 155 164
Remote start 324  
iPod integration 145  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Technology Package   957
Floor mats   159
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 3,411 1,885
Options (change) 2,638 1,624
Destination 695 810
Total Price $32,601 $33,515
Total Invoice $30,040 $30,922

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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: $2,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,601$33,515
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,911$33,515
Total Invoice$30,040$30,922
Adjustments for Features-1,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,483$30,922

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102014
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
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
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, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,545$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5570

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,295 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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