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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: $35,157

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,613

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $30,836
Premium Sound Group 395    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Popular Equipment Group 1,350    
Engine-block heater 95 95 133
Leather seating surfaces 995    
AWD 1,800 1,900  
Roof rails   249  
Sunroof   550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Universal garage door opener     74
Cargo net     87
AC power outlet     409
Remote start     436
Premium Sound Group 352    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Popular Equipment Group 1,202    
Engine-block heater 85 85 86
Leather seating surfaces 886    
AWD 1,742 1,767  
Roof rails   222  
Sunroof   489  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Universal garage door opener     48
Cargo net     56
AC power outlet     306
Remote start     328
Options (change) 7,630 4,089 1,337
Options (change) 6,933 3,716 952
Destination 1,095 1,095 825
Total Price $36,620 $37,679 $35,157
Total Invoice $35,026 $36,087 $32,613

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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: $273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,275
Model Year201820182014
ModelJourneyJourneyForester
TrimCrossroadGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$36,620$37,679$35,157
Adjustments for Features-1,190-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$36,639$35,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,209$0
Total Invoice$35,026$36,087$32,613
Adjustments for Features-1,138-9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,888$35,091$32,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,203$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182014
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$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
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$7,800$7,650$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,138-9960

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 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 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, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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 audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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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