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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: $34,075

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $2,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,774

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXTGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $31,495 $34,495 $33,795
Base Invoice $30,356 $33,146 $31,569
Driver Convenience Group 995    
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Engine-block heater 95 95 133
Trailer Tow Group   995  
Roof rack   395  
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
Roof rack crossbars     199
AC power outlet     415
Remote start     445
Class II trailer hitch     634
Driver Convenience Group 886    
Temporary spare tire 352 352  
Engine-block heater 85 85 86
Trailer Tow Group   886  
Roof rack   352  
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
AC power outlet     311
Remote start     333
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 1,485 1,880 2,286
Options (change) 1,323 1,675 1,619
Destination 1,095 1,095 850
Total Price $34,075 $37,470 $36,931
Total Invoice $32,774 $35,916 $34,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $307
Model Year201820182016
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXTGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,075$37,470$36,931
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$35,270$35,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$0
Total Invoice$32,774$35,916$34,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,109-1,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,774$33,807$32,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,033$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182016
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForester
TrimSXTGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$8,315$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,109-1,571

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
ModelGrand CaravanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in103.9 in
Length202.5 in180.9 in
Width78.7 in70.7 in
Height67.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested63049%

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 2.0XT Touring

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

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