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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: $29,315

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 230    
Cargo net 90 90      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Leather Sport Package     3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800
Braking and Airbag Package     800    
Floor mats     160 160 160
Satellite radio     350 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 172    
Cargo net 58 58      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Leather Sport Package     3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694
Braking and Airbag Package     694    
Floor mats     119 119 119
Satellite radio     304 304 304
Options (change) 365 365 6,240 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 236 236 5,529 1,117 1,117
Destination 850 850 605 605 605
Total Price $32,010 $35,010 $30,445 $29,315 $31,565
Total Invoice $29,871 $32,655 $27,960 $27,062 $29,143

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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: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,228
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,010$35,010$30,445$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-6,190-6,3900-800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,820$28,620$30,445$28,515$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$1,930$0$2,900
Total Invoice$29,871$32,655$27,960$27,062$29,143
Adjustments for Features-5,776-5,9600-739-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,095$26,695$27,960$26,323$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,637$0$2,682

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Stability control$400$400   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,895$8,095$1,705$2,505$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$6,390$0$800$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,776-5,9600-739-138

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested317585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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