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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: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $16,371 $18,032
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 1,395 1,395
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Satellite radio 432        
Popular Equipment Group       200  
Driver Convenience Group       760 760
Security Group       890 440
Leather Interior Group       1,045 595
Front side airbags       250 250
Heated front seats       250  
Sunroof       795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 1,283 1,283
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Satellite radio 324        
Popular Equipment Group       184  
Driver Convenience Group       699 699
Security Group       819 405
Leather Interior Group       961 547
Front side airbags       230 230
Heated front seats       230  
Sunroof       731 731
Options (change) 3,284 2,652 2,284 5,585 4,235
Options (change) 2,546 2,056 1,780 5,137 3,895
Destination 725 725 725 580 580
Total Price $30,504 $31,372 $33,004 $23,650 $24,125
Total Invoice $28,085 $28,967 $30,589 $22,088 $22,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,231
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,504$31,372$33,004$23,650$24,125
Adjustments for Features-4,115-4,815-4,990-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,389$26,557$28,014$23,625$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0$500
Total Invoice$28,085$28,967$30,589$22,088$22,507
Adjustments for Features-3,789-4,446-4,625-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,296$24,521$25,964$22,065$22,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$1,668$0$442

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
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 
Articulating liftgate speakers    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Stain-resistant fabric   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,990$7,165$2,200$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$4,815$4,990$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,789-4,446-4,625-230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112008
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.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 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 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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