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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: $29,205

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186   230  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995   900    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251      
Braking and Airbag Package       800 800  
Navigation Package       1,800 5,700 1,800
Satellite radio       350 350 350
Floor mats       160 160 160
Fog lights       300    
Body kit       340 340 340
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121   172  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829   780    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163      
Braking and Airbag Package       694 694  
Navigation Package       1,561 5,093 1,561
Satellite radio       304 304 304
Floor mats       119 119 119
Fog lights       248    
Body kit       262 262 262
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 4,650 8,380 3,450
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 3,968 7,338 2,940
Destination 750 750 750 605 605 605
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $29,205 $32,585 $31,455
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $26,872 $29,769 $28,885

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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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,180
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6A4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,255$33,255$35,260$29,205$32,585$31,455
Adjustments for Features-2,530-3,480-2,6300-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$29,775$32,630$29,205$32,560$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$3,355$1,425
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$26,872$29,769$28,885
Adjustments for Features-2,338-3,213-2,4240-23-758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,692$27,489$30,070$26,872$29,746$28,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$5,378$0$2,874$1,255

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   $1000
4-speed automatic   $800  
5-speed manual    $0 
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 $0 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$3,800$4,750$3,900$1,270$1,295$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$3,480$2,630$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,338-3,213-2,4240-23-758

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelLegacyAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length186.4 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height59.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252564%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215067%
Total Not Requested105033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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