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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: $33,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackAltima
Trim3.6R3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $30,820
Base Invoice $26,460 $28,488
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 350
Universal garage door opener 85  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   210
Bodyside moldings   180
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 266
Universal garage door opener 55  
Technology Package   957
Floor mats   159
Bodyside moldings   164
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 5,540 2,235
Options (change) 4,916 1,890
Destination 775 810
Total Price $34,610 $33,865
Total Invoice $32,151 $31,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $324
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackAltima
Trim3.6R3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,610$33,865
Adjustments for Features-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$33,865
Total Invoice$32,151$31,188
Adjustments for Features-1,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,864$31,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackAltima
Trim3.6R3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,690$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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