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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: $30,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $24,860 $23,697
Limited Package 4,000 3,000    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995    
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 3,689 2,838    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829    
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) 6,995 5,995 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 6,186 5,335 3,233 5,719
Destination 695 695 780 780
Total Price $30,685 $34,685 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $28,544 $32,216 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,580
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,685$34,685$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,345-2,2950-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$32,390$31,345$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,115
Total Invoice$28,544$32,216$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,251-2,1320-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,293$30,084$28,873$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$842

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,465$4,415$2,120$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$2,295$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,251-2,1320-481

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267563%
Total Not Requested156537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested117535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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