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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: $33,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,350
Base Invoice $28,084 $30,138
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240 205
Remote start 432  
Navigation system 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156 185
Remote start 324  
Navigation system 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Floor mats   106
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 2,550 745
Options (change) 1,996 635
Destination 725 825
Total Price $33,270 $33,920
Total Invoice $30,805 $31,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,849
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.5 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$33,270$33,920
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,050$33,920
Total Invoice$30,805$31,598
Adjustments for Features-2,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,749$31,598

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.5 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
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $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
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,335$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
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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