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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $23,337 $27,221
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 4,600 2,818
Destination 775 775 695 695
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $28,632 $30,734

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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: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $236
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6270hp V6270hp 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)225/60-17225/60-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,465$35,465$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,985-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,430$33,480$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$2,310
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-963-1,844-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,304$31,095$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelOutbackOutbackAltimaAltima
Trim2.5i3.6R3.5 SE3.5 SL
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
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$3,665$4,615$2,730$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$1,985$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-963-1,844-920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,146 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested146534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested305069%
Total Not Requested140031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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