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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: $7,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $20,295 $24,840
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $19,026 $23,208
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350        
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
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 158 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156        
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Security Group       1,706 1,351
Driver Convenience Group       301  
Leather Interior Group       541 632
Sunroof       723 723
SRT Option Group         192
Options (change) 1,715 365 365 3,600 3,190
Options (change) 1,392 236 236 3,271 2,898
Destination 915 915 915 630 630
Total Price $32,025 $34,370 $37,370 $24,525 $28,660
Total Invoice $29,812 $32,038 $34,826 $22,927 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$32,025$34,370$37,370$24,525$28,660
Adjustments for Features-6,155-10,215-10,515-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,870$24,155$26,855$24,300$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$4,360
Total Invoice$29,812$32,038$34,826$22,927$26,736
Adjustments for Features-5,730-9,522-9,799-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,082$22,516$25,027$22,717$26,736
Cost Above Minimum$1,566$0$2,511$0$4,019

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
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 
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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  
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 cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
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  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice recorder   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$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 
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$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,390$12,450$12,750$2,460$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$10,215$10,515$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,730-9,522-9,799-2100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182009
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
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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