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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $22,681 $26,565
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sport Package       1,300  
Premium Package       4,200  
Stability control       900 900
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Floor mats       175 175
Rear spoiler         370
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Sport Package       1,127  
Premium Package       3,643  
Stability control       780 780
Technology Package       1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT       461  
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Floor mats       137 137
Rear spoiler         292
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 8,016 3,078
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,642
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-645-770-1,7700-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$33,780$33,097$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$1,480$0
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-602-714-1,6490-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,650$31,340$30,842$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,690$3,192$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$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
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $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  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
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$5,275$5,400$6,400$4,630$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$770$1,770$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-602-714-1,6490-46

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in189.8 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft317.9 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 control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267546%
Total Not Requested315054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192555%
Total Not Requested160045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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