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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,480

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $30,560
Base Invoice $30,836 $27,929
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Remote start 436  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Bodyside moldings   170
Rear spoiler   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Remote start 328  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Bodyside moldings   151
Rear spoiler   329
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 3,144 2,075
Options (change) 2,614 1,761
Destination 825 790
Total Price $36,964 $33,425
Total Invoice $34,275 $30,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,055
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,964$33,425
Adjustments for Features-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,734$33,425
Total Invoice$34,275$30,480
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,425$30,480

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Moving object detection, rear $25
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,785$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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