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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: $24,525

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $5,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $20,295 $24,840
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $19,026 $23,208
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Security Group       1,875 1,485
Driver Convenience Group       335  
Leather Interior Group       595 695
Sunroof       795 795
SRT Option Group         215
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Security Group       1,706 1,351
Driver Convenience Group       301  
Leather Interior Group       541 632
Sunroof       723 723
SRT Option Group         192
Options (change) 2,252 2,052 1,684 3,600 3,190
Options (change) 1,787 1,609 1,333 3,271 2,898
Destination 775 775 775 630 630
Total Price $29,622 $30,722 $32,354 $24,525 $28,660
Total Invoice $27,467 $28,478 $30,100 $22,927 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $647
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$29,622$30,722$32,354$24,525$28,660
Adjustments for Features-4,425-5,125-5,300-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,197$25,597$27,054$24,300$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$4,360
Total Invoice$27,467$28,478$30,100$22,927$26,736
Adjustments for Features-4,103-4,751-4,931-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,364$23,727$25,169$22,717$26,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$1,805$0$4,019

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Voice recorder   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Performance meter    $150
Trip computer$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  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,540$7,240$7,415$2,340$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$5,125$5,300$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,103-4,751-4,931-2100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested187589%
Total Not Requested24011%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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