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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: $30,514

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,114

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $24,330 $26,409
Protection Group 1,100      
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890      
Sunroof 950 950    
Roof rack 250 250    
SRT Option Group I   920    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group III   1,285    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Cargo net     46 46
Universal garage door opener     82 82
iPod integration     223 223
Bodyside moldings     238 238
Rear spoiler     367  
Remote start     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Protection Group 1,012      
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819      
Sunroof 874 874    
Roof rack 230 230    
SRT Option Group I   846    
Side curtain airbags   543    
SRT Option Group III   1,182    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Cargo net     30 30
Universal garage door opener     54 54
iPod integration     145 145
Bodyside moldings     155 155
Rear spoiler     275  
Remote start     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 4,855 3,995 3,824 3,457
Options (change) 4,467 3,675 3,089 2,817
Destination 675 675 695 695
Total Price $37,310 $42,775 $30,514 $32,347
Total Invoice $34,509 $39,845 $28,114 $29,921

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,057
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8425hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,310$42,775$30,514$32,347
Adjustments for Features-5150-1,235-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$42,775$29,279$30,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0$1,598
Total Invoice$34,509$39,845$28,114$29,921
Adjustments for Features-4760-1,138-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,033$39,845$26,976$28,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,812$0$1,585

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,230$4,715$5,950$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0$1,235$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments-4760-1,138-1,360

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelMagnumForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in103.0 in
Length197.7 in179.5 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35052%
Total Not Requested32548%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / 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%

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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