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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: $29,660

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,903

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelLegacyLegacyAltima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,840 $31,640 $25,570
Base Invoice $27,083 $29,617 $23,697
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Door sill trim plates     175
Floor mats     180
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Door sill trim plates     126
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 0 0 4,855
Options (change) 0 0 4,176
Destination 820 820 780
Total Price $29,660 $32,460 $31,205
Total Invoice $27,903 $30,437 $28,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,130
Model Year201720172012
ModelLegacyLegacyAltima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,660$32,460$31,205
Adjustments for Features-2,530-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$29,430$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0
Total Invoice$27,903$30,437$28,653
Adjustments for Features-2,380-2,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,523$27,596$28,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,073$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720172012
ModelLegacyLegacyAltima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,460$4,960$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,380-2,8410

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length188.8 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.3 ft3

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

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 headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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