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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackAltima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $25,570
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $23,697
Sport Package         2,370
Premium Package         2,130
Technology Package         1,780
Door sill trim plates         175
Floor mats         180
Sport Package         2,056
Premium Package         1,848
Technology Package         1,543
Door sill trim plates         126
Floor mats         146
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,635
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,719
Destination 915 915 915 915 780
Total Price $33,610 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605 $32,985
Total Invoice $31,538 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,867
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackAltima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,610$36,310$37,405$39,605$32,985
Adjustments for Features-4,180-5,080-8,220-8,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,430$31,230$29,185$31,385$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,538$33,979$35,026$37,004$30,196
Adjustments for Features-3,922-4,754-7,697-7,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,616$29,225$27,329$29,324$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$287$1,896$0$1,995$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackAltima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,175$8,075$11,215$11,215$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$5,080$8,220$8,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,922-4,754-7,697-7,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in109.3 in
Length189.9 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.3 ft3

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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 headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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