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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: $31,025

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelDurangoDurangoForester
TrimCrewCitadel2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,420 $42,020 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,581 $39,407 $26,116
Leather seating surfaces 1,295    
Trailer Tow Group 695 695  
Sunroof 850    
5.7L V8 1,495 1,495  
4-speed automatic     1,000
Satellite radio     445
Rear spoiler     353
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     299
Leather seating surfaces 1,153    
Trailer Tow Group 619 619  
Sunroof 757    
5.7L V8 1,331 1,331  
4-speed automatic     909
Satellite radio     334
Rear spoiler     230
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     195
Options (change) 4,335 2,190 2,485
Options (change) 3,860 1,950 1,920
Destination 850 850 645
Total Price $38,605 $45,060 $31,025
Total Invoice $36,291 $42,207 $28,681

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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: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,704
Model Year201120112008
ModelDurangoDurangoForester
TrimCrewCitadel2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8360hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$38,605$45,060$31,025
Adjustments for Features-4,155-7,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,450$37,440$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,990$0
Total Invoice$36,291$42,207$28,681
Adjustments for Features-3,906-7,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,385$35,069$28,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,684$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112008
ModelDurangoDurangoForester
TrimCrewCitadel2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$10,140$13,605$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$7,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,906-7,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelDurangoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in99.4 in
Length199.8 in176.6 in
Width75.8 in68.3 in
Height70.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,176 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Crew

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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