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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: $28,295

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,373

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelNitroNitroForester
TrimSLTR/T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $33,095
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $30,927
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
4.0L V6 990    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
Engine-block heater 35 35 133
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Universal garage door opener     76
Rear bumper protector     95
AC power outlet     415
Class II trailer hitch     634
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
4.0L V6 891    
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
Engine-block heater 32 32 86
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Universal garage door opener     49
Rear bumper protector     61
AC power outlet     311
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 3,940 2,580 1,552
Options (change) 3,547 2,323 1,111
Destination 695 695 850
Total Price $28,295 $30,110 $35,497
Total Invoice $26,373 $28,007 $32,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,374
Model Year200820082015
ModelNitroNitroForester
TrimSLTR/T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$28,295$30,110$35,497
Adjustments for Features00-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,295$30,110$31,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$26,373$28,007$32,888
Adjustments for Features00-4,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,373$28,007$28,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082015
ModelNitroNitroForester
TrimSLTR/T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,365$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,141

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelNitroForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in103.9 in
Length178.9 in180.9 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft374.7 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 2.0XT Touring

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

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