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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: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $24,860 $23,697
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Technology Package       1,780 1,780
Fog lights       315  
Rear spoiler       375  
Premium Audio Package       990  
Door sill trim plates       175 175
Floor mats       180 180
Sport Package         2,370
Premium Package         2,130
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Technology Package       1,543 1,543
Fog lights       256  
Rear spoiler       303  
Premium Audio Package       859  
Door sill trim plates       126 126
Floor mats       146 146
Sport Package         2,056
Premium Package         1,848
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 3,233 5,719
Destination 645 645 645 780 780
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $28,873 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,583
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features-2,020-1,595-2,7200-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,180$32,305$31,497$31,345$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$1,115
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,884-1,479-2,5330-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,290$29,952$29,334$28,873$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,662$3,044$0$842

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,190$5,765$6,890$4,170$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$1,595$2,720$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,884-1,479-2,5330-481

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested77594%

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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested107543%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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