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Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,725

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $4,349

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,152

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $4,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelJourneyForester
TrimR/T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,585 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,577 $33,675
Entertainment Group 2 2,495  
Convenience Group II 425  
AWD 1,750  
Sunroof 795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Roof rack crossbars   181
Remote start   455
Entertainment Group 2 2,221  
Convenience Group II 378  
AWD 1,593  
Sunroof 708  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Roof rack crossbars   117
Remote start   341
Options (change) 5,465 1,069
Options (change) 4,900 738
Destination 675 915
Total Price $33,725 $38,074
Total Invoice $31,152 $35,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $844
Model Year20092018
ModelJourneyForester
TrimR/T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$33,725$38,074
Adjustments for Features0-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$32,664
Total Invoice$31,152$35,328
Adjustments for Features0-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,152$30,308

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelJourneyForester
TrimR/T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,020

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelJourneyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in103.9 in
Length192.4 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height66.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,229 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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