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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: $1,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $28,995 $35,510
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Technology Package       1,290  
Floor mats       235 235
Rear spoiler       405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates       375 375
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Technology Package       0  
Floor mats       0 0
Rear spoiler       344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates       0 0
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 344 344
Destination 695 695 695 885 885
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,086
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-1,330-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,742$30,855$35,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
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 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
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  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,475$6,475$6,680$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$1,330$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-51-63

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in191.9 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height63.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.4 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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267546%
Total Not Requested315054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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