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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: $22,435

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $9,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,936

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $8,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $15,700 $17,945
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $14,697 $16,740
Navigation system 1,350     1,395 1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Security Group       295  
Driver Convenience Group       400 400
Cruise control       250  
Leather Interior Group       1,045 910
Stability control       300 250
Floor mats       30 30
Satellite radio       195  
Front side airbags       250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400  
Fog lights       95  
Bluetooth cell phone link       275 275
Alloy wheels       450  
Sunroof       795 795
Navigation system 1,156     1,283 1,283
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Security Group       271  
Driver Convenience Group       368 368
Cruise control       230  
Leather Interior Group       961 837
Stability control       276 230
Floor mats       28 28
Satellite radio       179  
Front side airbags       230 230
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368  
Fog lights       87  
Bluetooth cell phone link       253 253
Alloy wheels       414  
Sunroof       731 731
Options (change) 1,715 365 365 6,175 4,305
Options (change) 1,392 236 236 5,679 3,960
Destination 915 915 915 560 560
Total Price $32,025 $34,370 $37,370 $22,435 $22,810
Total Invoice $29,812 $32,038 $34,826 $20,936 $21,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,613
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$32,025$34,370$37,370$22,435$22,810
Adjustments for Features-6,120-10,180-10,4800-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,905$24,190$26,890$22,435$22,635
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$200
Total Invoice$29,812$32,038$34,826$20,936$21,260
Adjustments for Features-5,697-9,489-9,7670-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,115$22,549$25,059$20,936$21,097
Cost Above Minimum$1,566$0$2,510$0$161

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,140$12,200$12,500$2,020$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$10,180$10,480$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,697-9,489-9,7670-163

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182007
ModelForesterCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in173.8 in
Width70.7 in68.8 in
Height66.4 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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