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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: $20,005

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $4,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,812

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $3,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $18,060
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $16,986
Premium Package 1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183  
Rear spoiler 353 353   353  
Universal garage door opener 87   87 87  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Driver Convenience Group         520
Sunroof         795
Premium Package 1,338        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119  
Rear spoiler 230 230   230  
Universal garage door opener 56   56 56  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Driver Convenience Group         473
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 2,568 798 715 1,068 1,315
Options (change) 2,077 564 509 739 1,196
Destination 645 645 645 645 630
Total Price $24,408 $28,138 $28,355 $29,608 $20,005
Total Invoice $22,737 $26,139 $26,451 $27,500 $18,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Mainstreet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,410
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$24,408$28,138$28,355$29,608$20,005
Adjustments for Features-2,700-4,440-2,325-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,708$23,698$26,030$25,783$20,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$4,322$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,737$26,139$26,451$27,500$18,812
Adjustments for Features-2,515-4,125-2,169-3,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,222$22,014$24,282$23,947$18,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,792$4,060$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic $800   
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,100$7,840$5,725$7,225$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$4,440$2,325$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,515-4,125-2,169-3,5530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082010
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.3,040 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested65018%
Total Not Requested287582%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Mainstreet

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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