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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: $33,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,013

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $30,820
Base Invoice $33,675 $28,488
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   210
Bodyside moldings   180
Rear spoiler   405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Technology Package   957
Floor mats   159
Bodyside moldings   164
Rear spoiler   344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 873 2,235
Options (change) 611 1,890
Destination 915 810
Total Price $37,878 $33,865
Total Invoice $35,201 $31,188

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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: $3,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,185
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,878$33,865
Adjustments for Features-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,133$33,865
Total Invoice$35,201$31,188
Adjustments for Features-7,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,003$31,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182014
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
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$10,300$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1980

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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