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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $20,585 $20,585
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $19,929 $19,929
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350        
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Remote start 455 455 455    
Driver Convenience Group       300 300
Security Group       700  
Media Center 430N       1,035 395
Sunroof       845 845
Leather Interior Group         650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156        
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Remote start 341 341 341    
Driver Convenience Group       273 273
Security Group       637  
Media Center 430N       942 359
Sunroof       769 769
Leather Interior Group         592
Options (change) 2,170 820 820 2,880 2,190
Options (change) 1,733 577 577 2,621 1,993
Destination 915 915 915 750 750
Total Price $32,480 $34,825 $37,825 $24,215 $23,525
Total Invoice $30,153 $32,379 $35,167 $23,300 $22,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $901
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTM5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$32,480$34,825$37,825$24,215$23,525
Adjustments for Features-6,055-10,115-10,415-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,425$24,710$27,410$22,940$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$585
Total Invoice$30,153$32,379$35,167$23,300$22,672
Adjustments for Features-5,621-9,405-9,683-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,532$22,974$25,484$22,073$22,672
Cost Above Minimum$1,558$0$2,510$0$599

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual    $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  
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
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
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  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $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  
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50$50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
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  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
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$8,640$12,700$13,000$3,860$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,055$10,115$10,415$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,621-9,405-9,683-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182011
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.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 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 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft347.4 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 Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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