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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: $30,556

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,370

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $24,520
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $22,727
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Rear spoiler 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,380
Technology Package     1,780
Floor mats     175
Navigation system 888 888  
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Rear spoiler 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     2,064
Technology Package     1,543
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 1,886 1,518 6,705
Options (change) 1,501 1,225 5,797
Destination 775 775 750
Total Price $30,556 $32,188 $31,975
Total Invoice $28,370 $29,992 $29,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,961
Model Year201220122010
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT4T4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,556$32,188$31,975
Adjustments for Features-2,215-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,341$29,798$31,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,370$29,992$29,274
Adjustments for Features-2,057-2,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,313$27,765$29,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122010
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,885$5,060$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,057-2,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212583%
Total Not Requested45017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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