Durango vs Forester

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Dodge Durango
Dodge

Durango

Price from $38,495
Monthly payment $448
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Subaru Forester
Subaru

Forester

Price from $29,995
Monthly payment $349
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Specifications

  Durango Forester
Manufacturer Dodge Subaru
Starting price $38,495 $29,995
Monthly payment $448 $349
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 16.0 mpg 35.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 435 g/mi–658 g/mi 254 g/mi–348 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Dodge Durango and Subaru Forester suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Durango starts at $38,495; Forester starts at $29,995. The difference is $8,500, making Forester about 22% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Durango — $448; Forester — $349. The difference is $99 per month, with Forester lower.

The models use different powertrains: Durango — Gasoline; Forester — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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