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Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,254

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,558

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelDurangoForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,699 $26,409
Technology Group III 1,435  
Trailer Tow Group 495  
Skid plates 170 584
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,220  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Group III 1,234  
Trailer Tow Group 426  
Skid plates 146 380
Sunroof 731  
AWD 2,030  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 5,170 4,364
Options (change) 4,567 3,454
Destination 800 695
Total Price $41,845 $33,254
Total Invoice $38,066 $30,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,838
Model Year20082009
ModelDurangoForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,845$33,254
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,910$33,254
Total Invoice$38,066$30,558
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,396$30,558

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelDurangoForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$9,555$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelDurangoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in103.0 in
Length200.8 in179.5 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height74.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,023 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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