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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: $30,300

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $7,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,104

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $6,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelForesterNitro
Trim2.0XT TouringSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $23,235
Base Invoice $33,675 $22,573
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Leather seating surfaces   795
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Travel Convenience Group   575
Sunroof   895
4WD, part-time   1,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Leather seating surfaces   723
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Travel Convenience Group   523
Sunroof   814
4WD, part-time   1,547
Options (change) 1,082 6,320
Options (change) 763 5,786
Destination 915 745
Total Price $38,087 $30,300
Total Invoice $35,353 $29,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $908
Model Year20182010
ModelForesterNitro
Trim2.0XT TouringSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$38,087$30,300
Adjustments for Features-7,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,377$30,300
Total Invoice$35,353$29,104
Adjustments for Features-7,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,196$29,104

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182010
ModelForesterNitro
Trim2.0XT TouringSXT
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 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,700$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182010
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 SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience 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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