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Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,933

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $26,621 $30,453
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 405 405
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Floor mats       210 210
Sunroof       800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 344 344
Navigation system 1,830 1,719      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Floor mats       159 159
Sunroof       708  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 1,765 965
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 1,477 769
Destination 695 695 695 835 835
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $31,170 $34,490
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $28,933 $32,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $575
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5M5M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$31,170$34,490
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-5-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$31,165$32,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$1,245
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$28,933$32,057
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-5-1,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$28,928$30,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0$1,196

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$3,900$4,825$3,905$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$5$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-5-1,933

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in191.9 in
Width68.1 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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