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Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,048

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,992

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,255 $31,780 $38,105 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,268 $29,367 $35,495 $25,001 $26,005
Protection Group 1,185        
Quick Order Package H 2,375        
Roof rack 250 250 250    
CD changer, in-dash 350 350      
Sunroof 950 950 950    
Trailer Tow Package   350 350    
Side curtain airbags     590    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Cargo net       46 46
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Protection Group 1,090        
Quick Order Package H 2,185        
Roof rack 230 230 230    
CD changer, in-dash 322 322      
Sunroof 874 874 874    
Trailer Tow Package   322 322    
Side curtain airbags     543    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Cargo net       30 30
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 5,110 1,900 2,140 528 669
Options (change) 4,701 1,748 1,969 344 435
Destination 675 675 675 625 625
Total Price $33,040 $34,355 $40,920 $28,048 $29,189
Total Invoice $30,644 $31,790 $38,139 $25,970 $27,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,927
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA4T5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$33,040$34,355$40,920$28,048$29,189
Adjustments for Features-625-330-715-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,415$34,025$40,205$27,148$29,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,610$7,790$0$2,041
Total Invoice$30,644$31,790$38,139$25,970$27,065
Adjustments for Features-580-305-666-8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,064$31,485$37,473$25,137$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,421$7,409$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350 $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags$350 $350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Tires, self-sealing$50    
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40 $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Trip computer  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,860$5,565$5,950$6,135$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$330$715$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-580-305-666-8330

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelMagnumForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in99.4 in
Length197.7 in176.6 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SXT

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Quick Order Package H
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested145047%
Total Not Requested162553%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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