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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,446

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $429

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,058

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Cargo net 48 48        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185        
Rear spoiler 368   295 295    
Universal garage door opener 93 93        
Remote start 432 432        
Navigation system 1,600 1,600        
Navigation Group     995 995 995  
Sunroof     995 995 995 995
Plus Package       2,000    
Cargo net 31 31        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120        
Rear spoiler 276   263 263    
Universal garage door opener 61 61        
Remote start 324 324        
Navigation system 1,335 1,335        
Navigation Group     886 886 886  
Sunroof     886 886 886 886
Plus Package       1,780    
Options (change) 2,726 2,358 2,285 4,285 1,990 995
Options (change) 2,147 1,871 2,035 3,815 1,772 886
Destination 725 725 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,446 $33,078 $31,875 $35,275 $36,980 $48,915
Total Invoice $29,058 $30,680 $30,467 $33,535 $35,052 $47,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,315
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT4T4A8T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$31,446$33,078$31,875$35,275$36,980$48,915
Adjustments for Features-3,145-3,3200-2,425-3,350-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,301$29,758$31,875$32,850$33,630$44,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$975$1,755$12,750
Total Invoice$29,058$30,680$30,467$33,535$35,052$47,162
Adjustments for Features-2,906-3,0790-2,305-3,175-4,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,152$27,601$30,467$31,230$31,877$43,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$0$763$1,410$12,559

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
8-speed automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo tray$40$40    
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,435$7,610$4,290$6,715$7,640$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$3,320$0$2,425$3,350$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,906-3,0790-2,305-3,175-4,136

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in120.2 in
Length179.5 in199.9 in
Width70.1 in75.0 in
Height65.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested157560%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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