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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: $32,575

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,023

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,707 $26,939 $28,595
Navigation system 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo cover 166    
Cargo net 46    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Remote start 432    
Satellite radio 453    
Navigation Convenience Group   995 995
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   395  
Leather seating surfaces   500  
Sunroof   895 895
AWD   1,800 1,800
Roof rails     125
Navigation system 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo cover 108    
Cargo net 30    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Remote start 324    
Satellite radio 340    
Navigation Convenience Group   886 886
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   352  
Leather seating surfaces   445  
Sunroof   797 797
AWD   1,656 1,656
Roof rails     111
Options (change) 3,385 4,585 3,815
Options (change) 2,621 4,136 3,450
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $32,575 $33,775 $34,805
Total Invoice $30,023 $32,070 $33,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Journey Crew
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $855
Model Year201020122012
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$32,575$33,775$34,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$32,520$33,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130
Total Invoice$30,023$32,070$33,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,192-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,023$30,878$31,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,066

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201020122012
ModelForesterJourneyJourney
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$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  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,920$6,175$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,192-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.8 in
Length179.5 in192.4 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 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
33.5 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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