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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: $31,888

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,649

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMagnumMagnumForesterForester
TrimR/TSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $28,144 $30,927
Protection Group 1,100      
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
Engine-block heater 40 40 133 133
Xenon HID headlights 695 695    
Sunroof 950 950    
Roof rack 250 250    
SRT Option Group I   920    
Side curtain airbags   590    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Cargo net     90 90
Remote start     445 445
Protection Group 1,012      
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
Engine-block heater 37 37 86 86
Xenon HID headlights 639 639    
Sunroof 874 874    
Roof rack 230 230    
SRT Option Group I   846    
Side curtain airbags   543    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Cargo net     58 58
Remote start     333 333
Options (change) 4,700 3,445 943 943
Options (change) 4,324 3,169 655 655
Destination 675 675 850 850
Total Price $37,155 $42,225 $31,888 $34,888
Total Invoice $34,366 $39,339 $29,649 $32,432

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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: $7,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,823
Model Year2008200820152015
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)225/60-18245/45-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,155$42,225$31,888$34,888
Adjustments for Features-9650-3,225-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,190$42,225$28,663$31,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,035$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,366$39,339$29,649$32,432
Adjustments for Features-8930-2,999-3,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,473$39,339$26,650$29,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,866$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820152015
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  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
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$4,915$3,950$7,175$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0$3,225$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-2,999-3,184

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
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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