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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Stratus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Stratus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,385

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,768

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $7,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterStratusStratus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $19,825 $23,755
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $18,358 $21,915
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Travel Convenience Group       355  
Power driver seat (8-way)       380  
Protection Value Package       730  
Satellite radio       195 195
Rear spoiler       225  
Convenience Group         325
Sunroof         750
Side curtain airbags         390
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Travel Convenience Group       327  
Power driver seat (8-way)       350  
Protection Value Package       672  
Satellite radio       179 179
Rear spoiler       207  
Convenience Group         299
Sunroof         690
Side curtain airbags         359
Options (change) 365 365 365 1,885 1,660
Options (change) 236 236 236 1,735 1,527
Destination 915 915 915 675 675
Total Price $30,675 $34,370 $37,370 $22,385 $26,090
Total Invoice $28,656 $32,038 $34,826 $20,768 $24,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Stratus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,733
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterStratusStratus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4150hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$30,675$34,370$37,370$22,385$26,090
Adjustments for Features-9,165-13,950-14,2500-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,510$20,420$23,120$22,385$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0$1,180
Total Invoice$28,656$32,038$34,826$20,768$24,117
Adjustments for Features-8,562-13,003-13,2800-2,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,094$19,035$21,546$20,768$21,783
Cost Above Minimum$1,059$0$2,511$0$1,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterStratusStratus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Navigation system $600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,365$15,150$15,450$1,200$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,165$13,950$14,250$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,562-13,003-13,2800-2,334

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterStratus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.0 in
Length180.9 in191.2 in
Width70.7 in70.6 in
Height66.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,183 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%
Power driver seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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