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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: $21,575

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,856

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $3,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $28,495 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $19,214 $24,355 $26,707 $18,232 $18,199
All Weather Package 400        
Premium Package 2,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453 453    
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367 367      
Fog lights 374        
Universal garage door opener 82 82 82    
Remote start 432 432 432    
Bodyside moldings 238 238 238    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98        
Power driver seat       300  
Driver Convenience Group       550 550
Security Group       750 700
Sunroof       845 845
All Weather Package 334        
Premium Package 2,287        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340 340    
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Fog lights 243        
Universal garage door opener 54 54 54    
Remote start 324 324 324    
Bodyside moldings 155 155 155    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64        
Power driver seat       273  
Driver Convenience Group       501 501
Security Group       683 637
Sunroof       769 769
Options (change) 5,293 1,921 1,554 2,445 2,095
Options (change) 4,303 1,375 1,100 2,226 1,907
Destination 695 695 695 750 750
Total Price $26,283 $28,611 $30,744 $21,960 $21,575
Total Invoice $24,212 $26,425 $28,502 $21,208 $20,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,311
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4CVTM5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$26,283$28,611$30,744$21,960$21,575
Adjustments for Features-2,850-5,490-5,725-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,433$23,121$25,019$20,810$21,575
Cost Above Minimum$312$0$1,898$0$765
Total Invoice$24,212$26,425$28,502$21,208$20,856
Adjustments for Features-2,625-5,071-5,308-1,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,587$21,354$23,194$20,097$20,856
Cost Above Minimum$233$0$1,840$0$759

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900  
CVT   $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo tray $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Surround sound $250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$7,915$8,150$3,575$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$5,490$5,725$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,625-5,071-5,308-1,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20102012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested242578%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%

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