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Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,058

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,975

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCommanderCommanderForesterForester
TrimBaseLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,540 $35,785 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,351 $32,689 $25,001 $26,005
Off-Road Group II 225 225    
Quick Order Package U 4,100      
Class II trailer hitch 180   295 295
Class IV trailer hitch   255    
Cargo net     46 46
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Off-Road Group II 198 198    
Quick Order Package U 3,608      
Class II trailer hitch 158   192 192
Class IV trailer hitch   224    
Cargo net     30 30
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 4,505 480 538 721
Options (change) 3,964 422 349 468
Destination 695 695 625 625
Total Price $32,740 $36,960 $28,058 $29,241
Total Invoice $30,010 $33,806 $25,975 $27,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,636
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCommanderCommanderForesterForester
TrimBaseLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6235hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,740$36,960$28,058$29,241
Adjustments for Features-2,410-4,085-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,330$32,875$27,183$29,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$0$2,058
Total Invoice$30,010$33,806$25,975$27,098
Adjustments for Features-2,209-3,736-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,801$30,070$25,165$27,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,269$0$1,933

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCommanderCommanderForesterForester
TrimBaseLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,430$5,220$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$4,085$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,209-3,736-8100

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelCommanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in99.4 in
Length188.5 in176.6 in
Width74.8 in68.3 in
Height71.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander

Off-Road Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested215100%
Quick Order Package U
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested277568%
Total Not Requested133032%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

Off-Road Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested215100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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