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Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $24,930 $26,116
Protection Group 590      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Sunroof 950 950    
SRT Option Group I   675    
Satellite radio   195 445 445
Side curtain airbags   390    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Cargo net     46 46
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Protection Group 543      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
CD changer, in-dash 368      
Sunroof 874 874    
SRT Option Group I   621    
Satellite radio   179 334 334
Side curtain airbags   359    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Cargo net     30 30
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 2,300 2,210 886 1,114
Options (change) 2,116 2,033 622 769
Destination 675 675 645 645
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $33,005 $40,305 $28,226 $29,654
Total Invoice $30,488 $37,701 $26,197 $27,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,574
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8425hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,005$40,305$28,226$29,654
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,460-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,005$39,305$25,766$27,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,300$0$2,168
Total Invoice$30,488$37,701$26,197$27,530
Adjustments for Features0-935-2,283-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,488$36,766$23,914$25,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,278$0$2,019

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,750$7,210$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,460$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-935-2,283-1,597

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelChargerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in99.4 in
Length200.1 in176.6 in
Width74.5 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.257.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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