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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,820

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,608

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $5,086

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForesterNitro
Trim2.0XT TouringShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $27,245
Base Invoice $33,675 $26,302
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Media Center 730N   1,500
Trailer Tow Group   575
4WD, part-time   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Trailer Tow Group   523
4WD, part-time   1,668
Options (change) 1,537 3,825
Options (change) 1,104 3,556
Destination 915 750
Total Price $38,542 $31,820
Total Invoice $35,694 $30,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,161
Model Year20182011
ModelForesterNitro
Trim2.0XT TouringShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$38,542$31,820
Adjustments for Features-6,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,797$31,820
Total Invoice$35,694$30,608
Adjustments for Features-6,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,447$30,608

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
ModelForesterNitro
Trim2.0XT TouringShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time $1500
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Sliding load floor $275
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,535$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
ModelForesterNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.8 in
Length180.9 in178.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height66.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,144 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

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