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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,510

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $37,795 $43,695 $42,145 $62,995
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $36,550 $42,037 $40,594 $61,281
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Rear bumper protector 72 72        
Rear spoiler 353 353        
Cargo net 46 46        
Skid plate (one) 110 110        
Class II trailer hitch 299 299        
Satellite radio 445 445        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Universal garage door opener   87        
Trailer Tow Group     995 995   995
CD player, remote     495 495 495 495
Hood scoop     995      
Brass Monkey Appearance Package     695      
Roof rack       395   395
Sunroof       1,195   1,195
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group         1,295  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Rear bumper protector 47 47        
Rear spoiler 230 230        
Cargo net 30 30        
Skid plate (one) 71 71        
Class II trailer hitch 195 195        
Satellite radio 334 334        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Universal garage door opener   56        
Trailer Tow Group     886 886   886
CD player, remote     441 441 441 441
Hood scoop     886      
Brass Monkey Appearance Package     619      
Roof rack       352   352
Sunroof       1,064   1,064
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group         1,153  
Options (change) 1,367 1,595 3,180 3,080 1,790 3,080
Options (change) 935 1,082 2,832 2,743 1,594 2,743
Destination 645 645 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $28,707 $30,135 $42,070 $47,870 $45,030 $67,170
Total Invoice $26,510 $27,843 $40,477 $45,875 $43,283 $65,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,492
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4295hp V6360hp V8295hp V6475hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$28,707$30,135$42,070$47,870$45,030$67,170
Adjustments for Features-6400-5,165-9,355-9,230-10,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,067$30,135$36,905$38,515$35,800$56,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$1,105$2,715$0$20,415
Total Invoice$26,510$27,843$40,477$45,875$43,283$65,119
Adjustments for Features-5910-4,969-8,965-8,872-10,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,919$27,843$35,508$36,910$34,411$54,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$1,097$2,499$0$20,088

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   $1700
RWD  $0$0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500 
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75  
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Roof rack$300$300 $300$300$300
Towing camera   $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Body color exterior trim   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100$100$100 $100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Skid plates    $150 
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Performance meter     $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Folding passenger seat  $150   
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$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$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,325$5,685$10,850$15,040$14,915$16,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$5,165$9,355$9,230$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910-4,969-8,965-8,872-10,620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in119.8 in
Length176.6 in201.2 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.047.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango GT

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%
Brass Monkey Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Total Requested010%
Total Not Requested090%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Roof rack
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack300No
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested7520%
Total Not Requested30080%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested759%
Total Not Requested80091%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%

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