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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,820

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,667

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $29,058 $26,621 $30,453
Rear spoiler 380 405 405
Navigation system 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77    
Floor mats   210 210
Sunroof   800  
Rear spoiler 285 344 344
Navigation system 1,823    
Universal garage door opener 50    
Floor mats   159 159
Sunroof   708  
Options (change) 2,457 1,415 615
Options (change) 2,158 1,211 503
Destination 625 835 835
Total Price $34,377 $30,820 $34,140
Total Invoice $31,841 $28,667 $31,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,669
Model Year200620162016
ModelOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,377$30,820$34,140
Adjustments for Features-5450-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,832$30,820$32,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$31,841$28,667$31,791
Adjustments for Features-5050-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,336$28,667$29,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620162016
ModelOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,355$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-5050-1,932

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062016
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in191.9 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height59.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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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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