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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: $30,567

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,383

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCrewLux
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,445 $31,945
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,144 $30,364
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 46    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Leather seating surfaces   750  
Sunroof   845 845
AWD   1,700 1,700
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 30    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Leather seating surfaces   668  
Sunroof   752 752
AWD   1,564 1,564
Options (change) 2,027 3,295 2,545
Options (change) 1,622 2,984 2,316
Destination 645 750 750
Total Price $30,567 $32,490 $35,240
Total Invoice $28,383 $30,878 $33,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $803
Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCrewLux
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$30,567$32,490$35,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,567$30,710$32,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$28,383$30,878$33,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,692-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,383$29,186$31,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,986

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCrewLux
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,245$8,025$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,692-2,258

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.8 in
Length176.6 in192.4 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 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
32.0 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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