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Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,435

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $9,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,936

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $8,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,700 $17,945 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $14,697 $16,740 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Convenience Group 400 400      
Cruise control 250        
Leather Interior Group 1,045 910      
Stability control 300 250      
Security Group 295        
Floor mats 30 30      
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Front side airbags 250 250      
Fog lights 95        
Alloy wheels 450        
Satellite radio 195        
Navigation system 1,395 1,395 1,350    
Sunroof 795 795      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Driver Convenience Group 368 368      
Cruise control 230        
Leather Interior Group 961 837      
Stability control 276 230      
Security Group 271        
Floor mats 28 28      
Bluetooth cell phone link 253 253      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368        
Front side airbags 230 230      
Fog lights 87        
Alloy wheels 414        
Satellite radio 179        
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 1,156    
Sunroof 731 731      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Options (change) 6,175 4,305 1,715 365 365
Options (change) 5,679 3,960 1,392 236 236
Destination 560 560 915 915 915
Total Price $22,435 $22,810 $32,025 $34,370 $37,370
Total Invoice $20,936 $21,260 $29,812 $32,038 $34,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,613
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,435$22,810$32,025$34,370$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,120-10,180-10,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,435$22,635$25,905$24,190$26,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$20,936$21,260$29,812$32,038$34,826
Adjustments for Features0-163-5,697-9,489-9,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,936$21,097$24,115$22,549$25,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$161$1,566$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control  $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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter$0 $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,020$2,195$8,140$12,200$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,120$10,180$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-5,697-9,489-9,767

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072018
ModelCaliberForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length173.8 in180.9 in
Width68.8 in70.7 in
Height60.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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