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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: $31,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,027

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelForesterForesterChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $28,575 $42,452
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Remote start 432 432    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600    
Rear spoiler 368   150  
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Media Center 430N     545 545
Sound Group II     1,195  
Xenon HID headlights     695  
Temporary spare tire     75  
Sunroof     995 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Remote start 324 324    
Navigation system 1,335 1,335    
Rear spoiler 276   134  
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Media Center 430N     480 485
Sound Group II     1,063  
Xenon HID headlights     619  
Temporary spare tire     67  
Sunroof     886 886
Options (change) 2,678 2,310 5,655 1,540
Options (change) 2,116 1,840 5,029 1,371
Destination 725 725 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,398 $33,030 $36,420 $47,410
Total Invoice $29,027 $30,649 $34,599 $45,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,535
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelForesterForesterChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$31,398$33,030$36,420$47,410
Adjustments for Features-3,205-3,3800-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,193$29,650$36,420$46,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$10,340
Total Invoice$29,027$30,649$34,599$45,818
Adjustments for Features-2,963-3,1360-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,064$27,513$34,599$45,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$0$10,591

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelForesterForesterChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Performance meter   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$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$6,285$6,460$3,080$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$3,380$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,963-3,1360-628

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20112012
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 R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

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