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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: $8,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimSXTR/T2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Convenience Group 760 760      
Popular Equipment Group 200        
Security Group 890 440      
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595      
Front side airbags 250 250      
Heated front seats 250        
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 699 699      
Popular Equipment Group 184        
Security Group 819 405      
Leather Interior Group 961 547      
Front side airbags 230 230      
Heated front seats 230        
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) 5,585 4,235 1,715 365 365
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 1,392 236 236
Destination 580 580 915 915 915
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $32,025 $34,370 $37,370
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $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: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year20082008201820182018
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)?, 4458, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,650$24,125$32,025$34,370$37,370
Adjustments for Features-250-6,020-10,080-10,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$26,005$24,290$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$29,812$32,038$34,826
Adjustments for Features-230-5,604-9,396-9,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$24,208$22,642$25,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$1,566$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201820182018
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 
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
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
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
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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
Stain-resistant fabric$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$2,370$2,345$8,365$12,425$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$6,020$10,080$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-5,604-9,396-9,673

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
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 2.5i 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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