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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,893

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,323

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterGrand CaravanGrand Caravan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSXTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,195 $31,495 $34,495
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,356 $33,146
Bodyside moldings 238    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo net 46    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 1,800    
iPod integration 223    
Remote start 432    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Satellite radio 453    
Media Center 430N   995  
Driver Convenience Group   995  
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Trailer Tow Group     995
Roof rack     395
Bodyside moldings 155    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo net 30    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,650    
iPod integration 145    
Remote start 324    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Satellite radio 340    
Media Center 430N   886  
Driver Convenience Group   886  
Temporary spare tire   352 352
Trailer Tow Group     886
Roof rack     352
Options (change) 4,003 2,385 1,785
Options (change) 3,219 2,124 1,590
Destination 695 1,095 1,095
Total Price $32,893 $34,975 $37,375
Total Invoice $30,323 $33,575 $35,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterGrand CaravanGrand Caravan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSXTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine224hp H4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 4506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,893$34,975$37,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,045-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,893$33,930$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925
Total Invoice$30,323$33,575$35,831
Adjustments for Features0-1,003-2,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,323$32,572$33,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$843

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterGrand CaravanGrand Caravan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSXTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable second row seats $500$500
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,445$7,490$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,003-2,416

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterGrand Caravan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in121.2 in
Length179.5 in202.5 in
Width70.1 in78.7 in
Height65.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.583.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested63049%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan GT

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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