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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: $20,935

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $6,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,658

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $5,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $18,060
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $16,986
All Weather Package 500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185  
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 93  
Remote start 432 432 432 432  
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432  
Driver Convenience Group         520
Security Group         930
Sunroof         795
All Weather Package 417        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120  
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 61  
Remote start 324 324 324 324  
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324  
Driver Convenience Group         473
Security Group         846
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 2,176 1,676 1,676 1,308 2,245
Options (change) 1,630 1,213 1,213 937 2,042
Destination 795 795 795 795 630
Total Price $27,266 $29,466 $30,866 $32,098 $20,935
Total Invoice $25,295 $27,314 $28,594 $29,816 $19,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Mainstreet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,401
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$27,266$29,466$30,866$32,098$20,935
Adjustments for Features-2,200-4,590-5,490-5,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,066$24,876$25,376$26,433$20,935
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$25,295$27,314$28,594$29,816$19,658
Adjustments for Features-2,041-4,255-5,086-5,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,254$23,059$23,508$24,554$19,658
Cost Above Minimum$195$0$449$1,495$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$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$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,440$8,340$8,515$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$4,590$5,490$5,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,041-4,255-5,086-5,2620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length169.5 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.8 in
Height65.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,040 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 Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Mainstreet

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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%

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