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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: $30,386

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $729

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,008

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $21,826 $25,340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 230  
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Satellite radio 432     350 350
Cargo net 48 48 48    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Navigation Package       5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package       800  
Floor mats       160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 172  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Satellite radio 324     304 304
Cargo net 31 31 31    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Navigation Package       5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package       694  
Floor mats       119 119
Options (change) 3,166 2,534 2,166 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 2,469 1,979 1,703 7,076 2,678
Destination 725 725 725 605 605
Total Price $30,386 $31,254 $32,886 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $28,008 $28,890 $30,512 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,409
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,386$31,254$32,886$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,830-4,530-4,6300-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,556$26,724$28,256$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,700$1,930$0
Total Invoice$28,008$28,890$30,512$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,530-4,187-4,2960-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,478$24,703$26,216$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$1,738$1,620$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,085$6,785$6,885$2,255$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$4,530$4,630$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,530-4,187-4,2960-736

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112006
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 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 headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
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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