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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: $33,577

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,098

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,021

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelDurangoForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $29,895
Base Invoice $32,699 $27,992
Technology Group III 1,435  
Trailer Tow Group 495  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,220  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
Technology Group III 1,234  
Trailer Tow Group 426  
Sunroof 731  
AWD 2,030  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 5,000 2,907
Options (change) 4,421 2,254
Destination 800 775
Total Price $41,675 $33,577
Total Invoice $37,920 $31,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,461
Model Year20082012
ModelDurangoForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,675$33,577
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$33,577
Total Invoice$37,920$31,021
Adjustments for Features-1,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,482$31,021

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelDurangoForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
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 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
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$8,715$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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 link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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