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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,525

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $1,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,941

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.0XT TouringCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $33,675 $26,998 $31,276
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo net 68    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Premium Sound Group   395  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Popular Equipment Group   1,350  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
AWD   1,800 1,900
Leather seating surfaces   995  
Roof rails     249
Sunroof     550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo net 44    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Premium Sound Group   352  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Popular Equipment Group   1,202  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
AWD   1,742 1,767
Leather seating surfaces   886  
Roof rails     222
Sunroof     489
Options (change) 888 7,535 3,994
Options (change) 621 6,848 3,631
Destination 915 1,095 1,095
Total Price $37,893 $36,525 $37,584
Total Invoice $35,211 $34,941 $36,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.0XT TouringCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$37,893$36,525$37,584
Adjustments for Features-3,475-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,418$36,375$37,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,209
Total Invoice$35,211$34,941$36,002
Adjustments for Features-3,229-1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,982$34,798$36,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,204

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.0XT TouringCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,575$7,250$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,229-1430

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.8 in
Length180.9 in192.4 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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