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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: $29,931

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,755

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXTGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $31,495 $34,495 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,356 $33,146 $26,005
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Trailer Tow Group   995  
Roof rack   395  
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     295
4-speed automatic     800
Temporary spare tire 352 352  
Trailer Tow Group   886  
Roof rack   352  
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     192
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 395 1,785 1,411
Options (change) 352 1,590 1,125
Destination 1,095 1,095 625
Total Price $32,985 $37,375 $29,931
Total Invoice $31,803 $35,831 $27,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,274
Model Year201820182006
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXTGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4506, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,985$37,375$29,931
Adjustments for Features-1,840-5,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,145$32,205$29,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$0
Total Invoice$31,803$35,831$27,755
Adjustments for Features-1,774-4,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,029$30,875$27,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$846$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182006
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXTGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Sunshades, third row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable second row seats$500$500 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,410$11,740$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$5,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,774-4,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelGrand CaravanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in99.4 in
Length202.5 in176.6 in
Width78.7 in68.3 in
Height67.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan GT

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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