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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: $32,109

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,766

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $26,409
Premium Sound Group 395    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Popular Equipment Group 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 995    
AWD 1,800 1,900  
Roof rails   249  
Sunroof   550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Sound Group 352    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Popular Equipment Group 1,202    
Leather seating surfaces 886    
AWD 1,742 1,767  
Roof rails   222  
Sunroof   489  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 7,535 3,994 3,219
Options (change) 6,848 3,631 2,662
Destination 1,095 1,095 695
Total Price $36,525 $37,584 $32,109
Total Invoice $34,941 $36,002 $29,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,300
Model Year201820182009
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,525$37,584$32,109
Adjustments for Features-3,005-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,520$34,729$32,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,209$0
Total Invoice$34,941$36,002$29,766
Adjustments for Features-2,875-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,066$33,267$29,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,201$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182009
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$8,625$8,475$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,875-2,7350

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelJourneyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in103.0 in
Length192.4 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height66.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft368.3 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 audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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