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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: $30,030

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,635

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $23,337 $27,221
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Door sill trim plates 38 38 170 170
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Sunroof     850  
Stability control       600
Technology Package       2,000
Rear spoiler       370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Door sill trim plates 24 24 134 134
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Floor mats     134 134
Sunroof     738  
Stability control       520
Technology Package       1,735
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 313 313 4,155 3,315
Options (change) 202 202 3,603 2,818
Destination 850 850 695 695
Total Price $31,258 $34,258 $30,030 $33,390
Total Invoice $29,196 $31,979 $27,635 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,433
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,258$34,258$30,030$33,390
Adjustments for Features-3,205-3,4050-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,053$30,853$30,030$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$2,535
Total Invoice$29,196$31,979$27,635$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,994-3,1780-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,202$28,801$27,635$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$2,340

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$6,310$6,510$3,105$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$3,405$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,994-3,1780-759

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152009
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
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested335075%
Total Not Requested110025%

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 system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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