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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: $26,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $7,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,386

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $6,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXT2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,730 $23,195
Base Invoice $25,380 $21,869
Sunroof 895  
4.0L V6 630  
Quick Order Package M 3,785  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
All Weather Package   500
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Fog lights   374
Satellite radio   432
Sunroof 788  
4.0L V6 554  
Quick Order Package M 3,331  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
All Weather Package   417
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Fog lights   243
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 5,310 2,508
Options (change) 4,673 1,792
Destination 730 725
Total Price $33,770 $26,428
Total Invoice $30,783 $24,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXT2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6170hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,770$26,428
Adjustments for Features-3,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,900$26,428
Total Invoice$30,783$24,386
Adjustments for Features-3,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,255$24,386

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXT2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,590$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5280

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in103.0 in
Length202.5 in179.5 in
Width76.9 in70.1 in
Height68.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,483 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102532%
Total Not Requested221568%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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