2021 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Subaru Legacy

2021 Nissan Altima

#8 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Subaru Legacy

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2.0 SR Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan	25	34	$28,695	$30,800
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan	25	35	$31,904	$34,250
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	28	39	$22,790	$24,450
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan	25	35	$29,244	$31,390
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	28	39	$27,942	$29,990
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan	25	35	$25,859	$27,750
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	28	39	$24,558	$26,350
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan	26	36	$25,116	$26,950
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	27	37	$23,813	$25,550

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Legacy CVT	27	35	$21,624	$22,895
Legacy Limited CVT	27	35	$28,052	$29,895
Legacy Limited XT CVT	24	32	$32,192	$34,445
Legacy Premium CVT	27	35	$23,729	$25,145
Legacy Sport CVT	27	35	$25,526	$27,095
Legacy Touring XT CVT	24	32	$33,752	$36,145

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,695

$21,624

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,800

$22,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$513 / month

$382 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Nissan Altima has a plain-spoken appeal, not to mention high safety scores and a great low price.

The 2021 Subaru Legacy aces its value and safety tests, and gets a pass on the rest.

TCC Likes

Good value in base versions
Sharp exterior
Standard safety features

Striking value
Active safety comes standard
So does all-wheel drive

TCC Dislikes

Interior is a little dull
Turbo-4 isn’t worth the cost
Just adequate power with base engine

Well, it’s styled
Expensive turbo-4...
...and it’s meh on mileage

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

105.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.4

Front Leg Room (in)

43.8

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.7

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

192.9

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

59.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

108.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

15.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

12.4

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)

16.2

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3418

3499

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

510

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4000

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/120

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

236 @ 5600

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.80

4.38

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.25

3.70

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.07 - 0.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Altima

Subaru Legacy

Body Style

Sedan

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

6.0

5.9

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

2021 Nissan Altima

2021 Altima is ready for a test drive
Lease: From $219 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $1,500 cash back
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + up to $1,500 off

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2021 Subaru Legacy

2021 Legacy in adequate supply; 2022s coming soon
Lease: From $199 for 36 months
Rebates: None, but dealer discounting common
Finance: From 0% APR for 63 months

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