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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: $32,876

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,409

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanForesterForesterForester
TrimSXT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,730 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,380 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Quick Order Package M 3,785      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300      
Premium Interior Group 370      
Sunroof 895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation system   1,350    
Cargo net   68 68 68
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230 230
Remote start   455 455 455
Quick Order Package M 3,331      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140      
Premium Interior Group 326      
Sunroof 788      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation system   1,156    
Cargo net   44 44 44
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149 149
Remote start   341 341 341
Options (change) 6,350 2,566 1,216 1,216
Options (change) 5,585 1,989 833 833
Destination 730 915 915 915
Total Price $34,810 $32,876 $35,221 $38,221
Total Invoice $31,695 $30,409 $32,635 $35,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,344
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanForesterForesterForester
TrimSXT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,810$32,876$35,221$38,221
Adjustments for Features-5250-4,060-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,285$32,876$31,161$33,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$31,695$30,409$32,635$35,423
Adjustments for Features-4780-3,762-4,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,217$30,409$28,873$31,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,536$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanForesterForesterForester
TrimSXT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Removable console$200   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Conversation mirror$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,315$7,790$11,850$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$4,060$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-4780-3,762-4,041

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelGrand CaravanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in103.9 in
Length202.5 in180.9 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested111534%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Interior air filter0Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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