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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: $30,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,603

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $22,681 $26,565
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Door sill trim plates 38 38 170 170
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Stability control     900 900
Premium Package     4,200  
Technology Package     2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Sport Package     1,300  
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler       370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Door sill trim plates 24 24 134 134
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Stability control     780 780
Premium Package     3,643  
Technology Package     1,734  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Sport Package     1,127  
Floor mats     137 137
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 313 313 9,245 1,615
Options (change) 202 202 8,016 1,343
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $32,483 $35,483 $34,410 $30,980
Total Invoice $30,320 $33,105 $31,392 $28,603

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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: $3,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,085
Model Year2017201720082008
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$32,483$35,483$34,410$30,980
Adjustments for Features-5,145-5,345-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,338$30,138$33,535$30,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,555$0
Total Invoice$30,320$33,105$31,392$28,603
Adjustments for Features-4,802-4,987-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,518$28,118$30,594$28,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,991$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2017201720082008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0 $0
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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$8,675$8,875$4,405$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$5,345$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,802-4,987-7980

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172008
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.3,056 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 Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft317.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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