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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,903

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,986

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanForesterForester
TrimSXT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,730 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,380 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Interior Group 370    
Sunroof 895    
Quick Order Package L 2,080    
Cargo net   46 46
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Satellite radio   445 445
Premium Interior Group 326    
Sunroof 788    
Quick Order Package L 1,830    
Cargo net   30 30
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 3,345 563 563
Options (change) 2,944 411 411
Destination 730 645 645
Total Price $31,805 $27,903 $29,103
Total Invoice $29,054 $25,986 $27,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanForesterForester
TrimSXT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,805$27,903$29,103
Adjustments for Features-4,395-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,410$27,038$29,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$29,054$25,986$27,172
Adjustments for Features-4,015-8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$25,180$27,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,992

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanForesterForester
TrimSXT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$9,915$6,385$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,395$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,015-8060

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand CaravanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in99.4 in
Length202.5 in176.6 in
Width76.9 in68.3 in
Height68.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		144.4 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior air filter0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Quick Order Package L
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested84063%

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