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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: $27,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,545 $31,615 $37,215 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,641 $29,204 $34,679 $25,001 $26,005
Protection Group 1,110 1,185      
Quick Order Package H 2,375        
Sunroof 950 950 950    
Side curtain airbags     590    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Cargo net       46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Protection Group 1,021 1,090      
Quick Order Package H 2,185        
Sunroof 874 874 874    
Side curtain airbags     543    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Cargo net       30 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 4,435 2,135 1,540 88 229
Options (change) 4,080 1,964 1,417 58 149
Destination 700 700 700 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $31,680 $34,450 $41,555 $27,608 $28,749
Total Invoice $29,421 $31,868 $38,896 $25,684 $26,779

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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: $5,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,784
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA4T5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$31,680$34,450$41,555$27,608$28,749
Adjustments for Features-110-4650-1,235-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$33,985$41,555$26,373$28,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,415$9,985$0$2,041
Total Invoice$29,421$31,868$38,896$25,684$26,779
Adjustments for Features-102-4300-1,149-312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,319$31,438$38,896$24,535$26,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,119$9,577$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Tires, self-sealing$50$50   
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40 $40$40
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Rear air vents$100$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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$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$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,360$5,715$5,250$6,485$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$465$0$1,235$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-102-4300-1,149-312

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
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 SXT

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested50047%
Quick Order Package H
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested162552%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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