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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: $2,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $24,930 $26,116
Rear spoiler 295 295     353 353
Sunroof 995 995 995 995    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         42  
Cargo net         46 46
Satellite radio         445 445
Universal garage door opener           87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183
Rear spoiler 263 263     230 230
Sunroof 886 886 886 886    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         28  
Cargo net         30 30
Satellite radio         334 334
Universal garage door opener           56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119
Options (change) 1,290 1,290 995 995 886 1,114
Options (change) 1,149 1,149 886 886 622 769
Destination 995 995 995 995 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $30,880 $32,280 $35,985 $48,915 $28,226 $29,654
Total Invoice $29,581 $30,869 $34,166 $47,162 $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: $3,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,540
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,880$32,280$35,985$48,915$28,226$29,654
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,350-5,215-1,245-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$31,980$32,635$43,700$26,981$29,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$1,755$12,820$0$2,068
Total Invoice$29,581$30,869$34,166$47,162$26,197$27,530
Adjustments for Features0-287-3,181-5,028-1,156-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,581$30,582$30,985$42,134$25,041$26,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,001$1,404$12,553$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40 
Roof rack    $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Hood scoop     $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass    $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25  
Performance meter   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,340$9,390$11,255$7,285$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,350$5,215$1,245$605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287-3,181-5,028-1,156-562

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelChargerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in99.4 in
Length199.9 in176.6 in
Width75.0 in68.3 in
Height58.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.457.7 ft3

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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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