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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: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,450 $32,160 $38,970 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,705 $29,901 $36,098 $24,930 $26,116
Protection Group 1,185 1,185      
Quick Order Package H 2,405        
Sunroof 950 950 950    
Side curtain airbags     590    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Cargo net       46 46
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Protection Group 1,055 1,055      
Quick Order Package H 2,140        
Sunroof 846 846 846    
Side curtain airbags     525    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Cargo net       30 30
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 4,540 2,135 1,540 533 761
Options (change) 4,041 1,901 1,371 392 539
Destination 750 750 750 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $31,740 $35,045 $42,960 $27,873 $29,301
Total Invoice $29,496 $32,552 $39,919 $25,967 $27,300

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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: $5,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,624
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6368hp V8425hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,740$35,045$42,960$27,873$29,301
Adjustments for Features0-690-515-1,175-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,740$34,355$42,445$26,698$28,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$10,705$0$2,068
Total Invoice$29,496$32,552$39,919$25,967$27,300
Adjustments for Features0-641-479-1,095-498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,496$31,911$39,440$24,872$26,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,415$9,944$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009200920082008
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$0$0  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote start  $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, self-sealing$50$50   
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$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$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
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
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$5,435$6,125$5,950$6,610$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$515$1,175$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-479-1,095-498

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested57549%
Total Not Requested60051%
Quick Order Package H
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Ashtray and lighter (optional)0No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Total Requested152546%
Total Not Requested177554%

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
iPod integration100No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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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