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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: $30,070

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $8,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroForester
TrimShock2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,302 $33,675
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Trailer Tow Group 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
Class II trailer hitch   619
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Trailer Tow Group 523  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 2,075 1,537
Options (change) 1,888 1,104
Destination 750 915
Total Price $30,070 $38,542
Total Invoice $28,940 $35,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro Shock
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $882
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroForester
TrimShock2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$30,070$38,542
Adjustments for Features0-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$30,297
Total Invoice$28,940$35,694
Adjustments for Features0-7,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$28,058

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroForester
TrimShock2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Sliding load floor$275 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$12,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,636

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

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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