2018 Nissan Altima vs 2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Nissan Altima

2018 Subaru Legacy

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2.5 S Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	27	38	$21,683	$23,260
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	27	38	$27,124	$29,110
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	26	37	$22,669	$24,320
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	27	38	$24,148	$25,910
Altima 3.5 SL Sedan	22	32	$31,328	$33,630

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2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Legacy 2.5i	25	34	$20,979	$22,195
Legacy 2.5i Limited	25	34	$27,317	$29,095
Legacy 2.5i Premium	25	34	$22,946	$24,295
Legacy 2.5i Sport	25	34	$24,835	$26,345
Legacy 3.6R Limited	20	28	$29,897	$31,945

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,683

$20,979

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,260

$22,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$388 / month

$370 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Nissan Altima does almost nothing out of the ordinary.

The 2018 Subaru Legacy may be the best mid-size sedan that buyers largely miss. It skips performance for a good safety record and relative value—not bad things.

TCC Likes

Plush family-car ride
Newly standard safety tech
Shapely body still shapely

Sparkling safety scorecard
Better interior materials
All-wheel-drive confidence

TCC Dislikes

Brandless interior
CVT-only
SR isn’t very sporty

Average performance
Thirsty optional engine
Plain exterior

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.9

104.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

57.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

191.9

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

108.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/60TR16

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60TR16

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3212

3514

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

490

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 4000

174 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

179 @ 6000

175 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 0.38

3.58 - 0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.83

3.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

0.74

3.67

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Nissan Altima

Subaru Legacy

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.6

6.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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