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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: $31,881

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,331

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $26,186 $28,084
Protection Group 1,100      
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890      
Xenon HID headlights 695 695    
Sunroof 950 950    
Roof rack 250 250    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group I   920    
SRT Option Group III   1,285    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Cargo net     48 48
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Roof rack crossbars     195 195
Bodyside moldings     240 240
Rear spoiler     368  
Remote start     432 432
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Protection Group 1,012      
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819      
Xenon HID headlights 639 639    
Sunroof 874 874    
Roof rack 230 230    
Side curtain airbags   543    
SRT Option Group I   846    
SRT Option Group III   1,182    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Cargo net     31 31
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Roof rack crossbars     117 117
Bodyside moldings     156 156
Rear spoiler     276  
Remote start     324 324
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,550 4,690 3,161 2,793
Options (change) 5,106 4,314 2,420 2,144
Destination 675 675 725 725
Total Price $38,005 $43,470 $31,881 $33,513
Total Invoice $35,148 $40,484 $29,331 $30,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,845
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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$38,005$43,470$31,881$33,513
Adjustments for Features-5150-1,635-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,490$43,470$30,246$31,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0$1,457
Total Invoice$35,148$40,484$29,331$30,953
Adjustments for Features-4760-1,504-1,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,672$40,484$27,827$29,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,812$0$1,454

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Traffic information$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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 release, second row seats  $50$50
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$4,430$3,915$5,550$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0$1,635$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-4760-1,504-1,672

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
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 link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72584%
Total Not Requested14016%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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 Touring

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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