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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: $29,255

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,030

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $26,270 $25,110
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $24,424 $23,272
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 370  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Premium Audio Package       1,240  
Technology Package       1,780 1,780
Fog lights       310  
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Floor mats       175 175
Sport Package         2,370
Premium Package         2,380
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Premium Audio Package       1,075  
Technology Package       1,543 1,543
Fog lights       251  
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Floor mats       134 134
Sport Package         2,056
Premium Package         2,064
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 4,045 6,875
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 3,432 5,931
Destination 750 750 750 760 760
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $31,075 $32,745
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $28,616 $29,963

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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: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,122
Model Year20122012201220112011
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$29,255$33,255$35,260$31,075$32,745
Adjustments for Features-580-1,530-6800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,675$31,725$34,580$31,075$32,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,145
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$28,616$29,963
Adjustments for Features-536-1,413-6270-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,494$29,289$31,867$28,616$29,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,373$0$867

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220112011
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
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  
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
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$2,150$3,100$2,250$1,570$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,530$680$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-536-1,413-6270-480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122011
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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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 control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested295074%
Total Not Requested102526%

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 control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212583%
Total Not Requested45017%
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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