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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: $35,735

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,177

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,024

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Model Year20182017
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $32,690
Base Invoice $33,675 $30,453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Technology Package   1,180
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   225
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   1,044
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 873 2,160
Options (change) 611 1,839
Destination 915 885
Total Price $37,878 $35,735
Total Invoice $35,201 $33,177

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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: $2,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,711
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterAltima
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,878$35,735
Adjustments for Features-5,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,783$35,735
Total Invoice$35,201$33,177
Adjustments for Features-4,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,466$33,177

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182017
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 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,800$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7350

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in191.9 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,412 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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