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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: $34,530

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,695

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelCommanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,785 $29,995
Base Invoice $32,689 $28,084
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Navigation system 1,200 1,600
5.7L V8 845  
Quadra-Drive II 650  
AWD w/low range 2,620  
Class IV trailer hitch 255  
Rugged Package   887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Bluetooth cell phone link 242  
Navigation system 1,056 1,335
5.7L V8 744  
Quadra-Drive II 572  
AWD w/low range 2,331  
Class IV trailer hitch 224  
Rugged Package   608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 5,845 3,810
Options (change) 5,169 2,886
Destination 695 725
Total Price $42,325 $34,530
Total Invoice $38,553 $31,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,030
Model Year20062011
ModelCommanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine330hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,325$34,530
Adjustments for Features-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,220$34,530
Total Invoice$38,553$31,695
Adjustments for Features-2,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,725$31,695

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelCommanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Total Value of Features$9,275$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelCommanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.0 in
Length188.5 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height71.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,169 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

Quadra-Drive II
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Limited-slip front differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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