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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $26,621 $30,453
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995   800  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 350 350
Floor mats       225 225
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829   708  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 276 276
Floor mats       175 175
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 1,780 980
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 1,503 795
Destination 750 750 750 885 885
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $31,235 $34,555
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $29,009 $32,133

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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: $2,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,384
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$31,235$34,555
Adjustments for Features-520-1,470-6200-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,803$31,853$34,708$31,235$32,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,245
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$29,009$32,133
Adjustments for Features-481-1,358-5720-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,625$29,420$31,998$29,009$30,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,373$0$1,194

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,575$2,725$2,105$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$1,470$620$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-481-1,358-5720-1,930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelLegacyAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in191.9 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height59.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested315079%
Total Not Requested82521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

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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