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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedTouring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $28,995 $35,510
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Remote start 455 455    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Technology Package     1,290  
Floor mats     235 235
Rear spoiler     405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Remote start 341 341    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Technology Package     0  
Floor mats     0 0
Rear spoiler     344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Options (change) 3,818 873 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 3,109 611 344 344
Destination 1,010 1,010 885 885
Total Price $35,923 $36,478 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedTouring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,923$36,478$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-4,535-5,2950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,388$31,183$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2020202020182018
ModelForesterForesterAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedTouring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,790$9,550$4,255$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$5,295$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-520-2350-20

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202018
ModelForesterAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in191.9 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height67.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested182542%
Total Not Requested255058%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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