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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: $30,228

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $952

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 1,100        
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36 170 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198    
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74    
Premium Package       2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control         600
Rear spoiler         370
Navigation system 975        
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23 134 134
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128    
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48    
Premium Package       2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Floor mats       134 134
Stability control         520
Rear spoiler         295
Options (change) 1,408 308 308 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 1,174 199 199 4,600 2,818
Destination 825 825 825 695 695
Total Price $30,228 $31,128 $34,128 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $28,221 $29,075 $31,860 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,541
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,228$31,128$34,128$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-2,380-2,580-2,780-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,848$28,548$31,348$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$2,310
Total Invoice$28,221$29,075$31,860$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,222-2,410-2,595-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,999$26,665$29,265$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,266$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,110$6,310$6,510$3,830$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$2,580$2,780$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,222-2,410-2,595-920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested305069%
Total Not Requested140031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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