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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,010

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,552

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,295 $24,840
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,026 $23,208
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Driver Convenience Group     695  
Leather Interior Group     595 695
Sunroof     795 795
SRT Option Group       575
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Driver Convenience Group     632  
Leather Interior Group     541 632
Sunroof     723 723
SRT Option Group       523
Options (change) 840 1,068 2,085 2,065
Options (change) 592 739 1,896 1,878
Destination 645 645 630 630
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $23,010 $27,535
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $21,552 $25,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$28,180$29,608$23,010$27,535
Adjustments for Features-3,815-3,1750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,365$26,433$23,010$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$4,075
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$21,552$25,716
Adjustments for Features-3,542-2,9490-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,625$24,551$21,552$25,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$3,744

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Hood scoop $100 $100
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Performance meter   $150
Trip computer  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,615$5,975$2,800$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$3,175$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,542-2,9490-420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.7 in
Length176.6 in173.8 in
Width68.3 in68.8 in
Height65.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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