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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $5,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $20,585 $20,585
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $19,929 $19,929
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Remote start 432 432    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
iPod integration 223 223    
Driver Convenience Group     300 300
Security Group     700  
Media Center 430N     1,035 395
Sunroof     845 845
Leather Interior Group       650
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Remote start 324 324    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
iPod integration 145 145    
Driver Convenience Group     273 273
Security Group     637  
Media Center 430N     942 359
Sunroof     769 769
Leather Interior Group       592
Options (change) 3,944 3,577 2,880 2,190
Options (change) 3,021 2,746 2,621 1,993
Destination 695 695 750 750
Total Price $30,634 $32,767 $24,215 $23,525
Total Invoice $28,071 $30,148 $23,300 $22,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,241
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVTM5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,634$32,767$24,215$23,525
Adjustments for Features-4,100-4,335-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,534$28,432$22,940$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$585
Total Invoice$28,071$30,148$23,300$22,672
Adjustments for Features-3,757-3,989-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,314$26,159$22,073$22,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,845$0$599

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50$50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,875$3,815$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$4,335$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,757-3,989-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20102011
ModelForesterCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.8 in
Height65.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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