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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $24,860 $23,697
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Premium Audio Package       990  
Technology Package       1,780 1,780
Fog lights       315  
Rear spoiler       375  
Door sill trim plates       175 175
Floor mats       180 180
Premium Package         2,130
Sport Package         2,370
Limited Package 3,947 3,106      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Premium Audio Package       859  
Technology Package       1,543 1,543
Fog lights       256  
Rear spoiler       303  
Door sill trim plates       126 126
Floor mats       146 146
Premium Package         1,848
Sport Package         2,056
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,233 5,719
Destination 725 725 725 780 780
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $28,873 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,667
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-120-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$31,225$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$1,115
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-111-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$28,762$29,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$844

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Media drive   $15$15
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,050$2,200$2,220$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$120$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-111-590

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelLegacyAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height59.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested117529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252577%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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