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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedTouring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $24,470 $28,670
Navigation system 1,350      
Door sill trim plates 53 53 170 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Sport Package     1,300  
Premium Package     4,200  
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler       370
Navigation system 1,156      
Door sill trim plates 34 34 134 134
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Sport Package     1,127  
Premium Package     3,643  
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Floor mats     137 137
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 1,768 418 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 1,426 270 8,016 3,078
Destination 1,010 1,010 695 695
Total Price $33,873 $36,023 $34,410 $32,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,265
Model Year2020202020082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedTouring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-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$33,873$36,023$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-3,060-7,1200-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,813$28,903$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2020202020082008
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedTouring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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 map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,115$11,175$4,055$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$7,120$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-2530-46

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202008
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height67.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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