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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: $31,947

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,639

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $28,051 $30,836
Protection Group 1,100      
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890      
Engine-block heater 40 40 133 133
Sunroof 950 950    
Roof rack 250 250    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group III   1,285    
SRT Option Group I   920    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198
Universal garage door opener     74 74
Cargo net     87 87
Roof rack crossbars     199 199
Remote start     436 436
Protection Group 1,012      
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819      
Engine-block heater 37 37 86 86
Sunroof 874 874    
Roof rack 230 230    
Side curtain airbags   543    
SRT Option Group III   1,182    
SRT Option Group I   846    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128
Universal garage door opener     48 48
Cargo net     56 56
Roof rack crossbars     117 117
Remote start     328 328
Options (change) 4,895 4,035 1,127 1,127
Options (change) 4,504 3,712 763 763
Destination 675 675 825 825
Total Price $37,350 $42,815 $31,947 $34,947
Total Invoice $34,546 $39,882 $29,639 $32,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,177
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8425hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$37,350$42,815$31,947$34,947
Adjustments for Features-5150-2,960-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,835$42,815$28,987$31,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,546$39,882$29,639$32,424
Adjustments for Features-4760-2,746-2,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,070$39,882$26,893$29,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,812$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
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 cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,205$3,690$6,650$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0$2,960$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-4760-2,746-2,932

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelMagnumForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in103.9 in
Length197.7 in180.9 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft374.7 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Remote start150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

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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