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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Magnum Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Magnum Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,514

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,114

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterMagnumMagnum
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $31,780 $38,105
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $29,367 $35,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 367      
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo net 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Remote start 432 432    
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
Protection Group     1,100  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     890  
Popular Equipment Group     1,665  
Sunroof     950 950
Roof rack     250 250
SRT Option Group I       920
Side curtain airbags       590
SRT Option Group III       1,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 275      
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Cargo net 30 30    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Remote start 324 324    
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
Protection Group     1,012  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     819  
Popular Equipment Group     1,532  
Sunroof     874 874
Roof rack     230 230
SRT Option Group I       846
Side curtain airbags       543
SRT Option Group III       1,182
Options (change) 3,824 3,457 4,855 3,995
Options (change) 3,089 2,817 4,467 3,675
Destination 695 695 675 675
Total Price $30,514 $32,347 $37,310 $42,775
Total Invoice $28,114 $29,921 $34,509 $39,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Magnum

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,057
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterMagnumMagnum
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$30,514$32,347$37,310$42,775
Adjustments for Features-1,235-1,470-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,279$30,877$36,795$42,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$5,980
Total Invoice$28,114$29,921$34,509$39,845
Adjustments for Features-1,138-1,360-4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,976$28,561$34,033$39,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$5,812

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Magnum

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterMagnumMagnum
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   $0
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,185$5,230$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$1,470$515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,138-1,360-4760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Magnum

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterMagnum
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in120.0 in
Length179.5 in197.7 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft371.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35052%
Total Not Requested32548%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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