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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: $7,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,658

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $6,577

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $18,060
Base Invoice $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $16,986
All Weather Package 500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 245 245  
Cargo cover 172 172        
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 120 120  
Remote start 455 455 455 455 455  
Driver Convenience Group           520
Security Group           930
Sunroof           795
All Weather Package 417          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 158 158  
Cargo cover 111 111        
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 78 78  
Remote start 341 341 341 341 341  
Driver Convenience Group           473
Security Group           846
Sunroof           723
Options (change) 1,492 992 820 820 820 2,245
Options (change) 1,105 688 577 577 577 2,042
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 630
Total Price $28,102 $31,402 $31,130 $34,825 $37,825 $20,935
Total Invoice $26,235 $29,210 $28,997 $32,379 $35,167 $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: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/60-17
Total Price$28,102$31,402$31,130$34,825$37,825$20,935
Adjustments for Features-3,305-5,080-6,595-11,380-11,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,797$26,322$24,535$23,445$26,145$20,935
Cost Above Minimum$1,352$2,877$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$26,235$29,210$28,997$32,379$35,167$19,658
Adjustments for Features-3,085-4,725-6,143-10,581-10,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,150$24,485$22,854$21,798$24,308$19,658
Cost Above Minimum$1,352$2,687$1,056$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCaliber
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
CVT  $1000$1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
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$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$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo tray  $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,250$8,025$9,540$14,325$14,625$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$5,080$6,595$11,380$11,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,085-4,725-6,143-10,581-10,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182010
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.3,040 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 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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