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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $21,869 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $18,232 $18,199
All Weather Package 500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185    
Satellite radio 432 432        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368 368      
Fog lights 374          
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 93    
Remote start 432 432 432 432    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Uconnect Voice Command         325 325
Power driver seat         300  
Driver Convenience Group         550 550
Security Group         750 700
Sunroof         845 845
All Weather Package 417          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120    
Satellite radio 324 324        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276 276      
Fog lights 243          
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 61    
Remote start 324 324 324 324    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65          
Uconnect Voice Command         296 296
Power driver seat         273  
Driver Convenience Group         501 501
Security Group         683 637
Sunroof         769 769
Options (change) 2,890 1,916 1,484 1,116 2,770 2,420
Options (change) 2,094 1,369 1,045 769 2,522 2,203
Destination 725 725 725 725 750 750
Total Price $26,810 $29,136 $30,204 $31,836 $22,285 $21,900
Total Invoice $24,688 $26,908 $27,956 $29,578 $21,504 $21,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,577
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4CVTM5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$26,810$29,136$30,204$31,836$22,285$21,900
Adjustments for Features-2,950-5,190-6,090-6,265-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,860$23,946$24,114$25,571$21,135$21,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$86$254$1,711$0$765
Total Invoice$24,688$26,908$27,956$29,578$21,504$21,152
Adjustments for Features-2,717-4,793-5,637-5,821-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,971$22,115$22,319$23,757$20,394$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$348$1,786$0$758

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900  
CVT    $1000 
AWD$1700$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$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo tray $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100  
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Metal pedals   $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$5,250$7,490$8,390$8,565$3,450$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$5,190$6,090$6,265$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,717-4,793-5,637-5,821-1,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112012
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 Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
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?
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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