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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,808

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelForesterForesterChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Remote start 432 432      
iPod integration 223 223      
Rear spoiler 367     150  
Satellite radio 453 453      
SXT Plus Package     2,000    
Media Center 430N     545 545 545
Sound Group II     1,195 1,195  
Electronics Convenience Group     695    
Temporary spare tire     75 75  
Sunroof     995 995 995
R/T Plus Package       2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system 1,501 1,501      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Remote start 324 324      
iPod integration 145 145      
Rear spoiler 275     134  
Satellite radio 340 340      
SXT Plus Package     1,780    
Media Center 430N     485 480 485
Sound Group II     1,064 1,063  
Electronics Convenience Group     619    
Temporary spare tire     67 67  
Sunroof     886 886 886
R/T Plus Package       1,780  
Options (change) 3,540 3,173 5,505 4,960 1,540
Options (change) 2,758 2,483 4,901 4,410 1,371
Destination 695 695 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,230 $32,363 $31,620 $35,725 $47,410
Total Invoice $27,808 $29,885 $30,188 $33,980 $45,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,477
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelForesterForesterChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6368, 8368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$30,230$32,363$31,620$35,725$47,410
Adjustments for Features-2,955-3,190-6500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,275$29,173$30,970$35,725$46,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$4,755$15,290
Total Invoice$27,808$29,885$30,188$33,980$45,818
Adjustments for Features-2,718-2,946-6210-1,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,090$26,939$29,567$33,980$44,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,849$0$4,413$15,140

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelForesterForesterChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Performance meter    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,535$6,770$4,230$3,580$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$3,190$650$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,718-2,946-6210-1,111

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterChallenger
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length179.5 in197.7 in
Width70.1 in75.7 in
Height65.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Fog lights125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights125No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested84036%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested25041%
Total Not Requested36559%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested25041%
Total Not Requested36559%

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