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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: $36,525

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $1,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,941

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $33,675
Premium Sound Group 395    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Popular Equipment Group 1,350    
AWD 1,800 1,900  
Roof rails   249  
Sunroof   550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Cargo net     68
Universal garage door opener     120
Remote start     455
Premium Sound Group 352    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Popular Equipment Group 1,202    
AWD 1,742 1,767  
Roof rails   222  
Sunroof   489  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Cargo net     44
Universal garage door opener     78
Remote start     341
Options (change) 7,535 3,994 888
Options (change) 6,848 3,631 621
Destination 1,095 1,095 915
Total Price $36,525 $37,584 $37,893
Total Invoice $34,941 $36,002 $35,211

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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: $1,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$36,525$37,584$37,893
Adjustments for Features-1500-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$37,584$34,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,209$0
Total Invoice$34,941$36,002$35,211
Adjustments for Features-1430-3,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,798$36,002$31,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,204$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,250$7,100$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-3,229

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,195 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 Headroom39.9 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 Room43.5 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
37.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
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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