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Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,260

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,341

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelNitroNitroForester
TrimSLTR/T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $26,005
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
4.0L V6 990    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     295
4-speed automatic     800
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
4.0L V6 891    
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     192
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 3,905 2,545 1,365
Options (change) 3,515 2,291 1,095
Destination 695 695 625
Total Price $28,260 $30,075 $29,885
Total Invoice $26,341 $27,975 $27,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $846
Model Year200820082006
ModelNitroNitroForester
TrimSLTR/T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$28,260$30,075$29,885
Adjustments for Features00-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,260$30,075$29,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$26,341$27,975$27,725
Adjustments for Features00-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,341$27,975$27,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082006
ModelNitroNitroForester
TrimSLTR/T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,890$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-538

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelNitroForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in99.4 in
Length178.9 in176.6 in
Width73.1 in68.3 in
Height69.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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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