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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimUptownRush2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,585 $20,585 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,929 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Convenience Group 300 300      
Security Group 700        
Media Center 430N 1,035 395      
Sunroof 845 845      
Leather Interior Group   650      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Navigation system     1,350    
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Remote start     455 455 455
Driver Convenience Group 273 273      
Security Group 637        
Media Center 430N 942 359      
Sunroof 769 769      
Leather Interior Group   592      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Navigation system     1,156    
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Remote start     341 341 341
Options (change) 2,880 2,190 2,170 820 820
Options (change) 2,621 1,993 1,733 577 577
Destination 750 750 915 915 915
Total Price $24,215 $23,525 $32,480 $34,825 $37,825
Total Invoice $23,300 $22,672 $30,153 $32,379 $35,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $901
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimUptownRush2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,215$23,525$32,480$34,825$37,825
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-6,055-10,115-10,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$23,525$26,425$24,710$27,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$23,300$22,672$30,153$32,379$35,167
Adjustments for Features-1,2270-5,621-9,405-9,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,073$22,672$24,532$22,974$25,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$1,558$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForesterForesterForester
TrimUptownRush2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000 
5-speed manual $0   
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
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
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   
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
Front side airbags$350 $350$350$350
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings $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$50   
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
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$3,860$2,585$8,640$12,700$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$6,055$10,115$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270-5,621-9,405-9,683

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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 Weight2,941 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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