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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: $30,365

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $893

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $24,520
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $22,727
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 170
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,380
Floor mats     175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 134
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     2,064
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 313 313 5,095
Options (change) 202 202 4,388
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $31,258 $34,258 $30,365
Total Invoice $29,196 $31,979 $27,865

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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: $2,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year201520152010
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,258$34,258$30,365
Adjustments for Features-3,430-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,828$30,628$30,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,196$31,979$27,865
Adjustments for Features-3,204-3,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,992$28,590$27,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520152010
ModelForesterForesterAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,960$6,160$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,204-3,3890

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152010
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,181 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%

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