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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: $28,515

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,306

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Limited Package 5,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183     230  
Cargo net 42 42 42      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Braking and Airbag Package       800 800  
Navigation Package       1,800 5,700 1,800
Sunroof       900    
Floor mats       160 160 160
Fog lights       300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Limited Package 4,538          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119     172  
Cargo net 28 28 28      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Braking and Airbag Package       694 694  
Navigation Package       1,561 5,093 1,561
Sunroof       780    
Floor mats       119 119 119
Fog lights       248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Options (change) 7,302 2,302 2,119 3,960 7,690 2,760
Options (change) 6,565 2,020 1,900 3,402 6,772 2,374
Destination 695 695 695 605 605 605
Total Price $30,292 $34,592 $34,909 $28,515 $31,895 $30,765
Total Invoice $28,280 $32,082 $32,519 $26,306 $29,203 $28,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year200920092009200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5A4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,292$34,592$34,909$28,515$31,895$30,765
Adjustments for Features-3,995-4,020-5,0200-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,297$30,572$29,889$28,515$31,870$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$3,592$0$3,355$1,425
Total Invoice$28,280$32,082$32,519$26,306$29,203$28,319
Adjustments for Features-3,730-3,728-4,6760-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,550$28,354$27,843$26,306$29,180$27,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,804$3,293$0$2,874$1,254

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092009200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  $1000
4-speed automatic   $800  
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rack$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0 $0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
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$6,025$6,050$7,050$2,030$2,055$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,995$4,020$5,020$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,730-3,728-4,6760-23-759

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.2 in
Length188.7 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested255044%
Total Not Requested327556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested347580%
Total Not Requested85020%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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