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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: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $24,330 $26,409
Security Group 890 440    
Driver Convenience Group 760 760    
Popular Equipment Group 200      
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595    
Front side airbags 250 250    
Heated front seats 250      
Navigation system 1,395 1,395 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 795 795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Cargo cover     166 166
Bodyside moldings     238 238
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Security Group 819 405    
Driver Convenience Group 699 699    
Popular Equipment Group 184      
Leather Interior Group 961 547    
Front side airbags 230 230    
Heated front seats 230      
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 1,647 1,650
Sunroof 731 731    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Cargo cover     108 108
Bodyside moldings     155 155
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 5,585 4,235 3,289 2,922
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 2,698 2,426
Destination 580 580 695 695
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $29,979 $31,812
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $27,723 $29,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,084
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4172hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,650$24,125$29,979$31,812
Adjustments for Features-250-3,865-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$26,114$27,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,598
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$27,723$29,530
Adjustments for Features-230-3,574-3,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$24,149$25,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,275$6,140$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,865$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3,574-3,806

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelCaliberForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length173.8 in179.5 in
Width68.8 in70.1 in
Height60.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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