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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: $6,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Driver Convenience Group 760 760      
Security Group 890 440      
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 1,600 1,600
Sunroof 795 795      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Bodyside moldings     240 240 240
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Satellite radio     432    
Driver Convenience Group 699 699      
Security Group 819 405      
Popular Equipment Group 184        
Leather Interior Group 961 547      
Front side airbags 230 230      
Heated front seats 230        
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 1,501 1,335 1,335
Sunroof 731 731      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Bodyside moldings     156 156 156
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Satellite radio     324    
Options (change) 5,585 4,235 3,284 2,652 2,284
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 2,546 2,056 1,780
Destination 580 580 725 725 725
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $30,504 $31,372 $33,004
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $28,085 $28,967 $30,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,231
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,650$24,125$30,504$31,372$33,004
Adjustments for Features-250-4,115-4,815-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$26,389$26,557$28,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$28,085$28,967$30,589
Adjustments for Features-230-3,789-4,446-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$24,296$24,521$25,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0$225$1,668

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$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$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
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$2,200$2,175$6,290$6,990$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$4,115$4,815$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3,789-4,446-4,625

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
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

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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 Touring

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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