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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: $34,796

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,911

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,330 $37,020 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,054 $33,788 $28,084
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,400    
Quick Order Package U 5,970    
4.7L V8 930    
Class IV trailer hitch 280 280  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   900  
RWD   0  
Rugged Package     887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Class II trailer hitch     468
Navigation system     1,600
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,232    
Quick Order Package U 5,254    
4.7L V8 818    
Class IV trailer hitch 246 246  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   792  
RWD   0  
Rugged Package     608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Cargo net     31
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Class II trailer hitch     351
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 8,580 1,180 4,076
Options (change) 7,550 1,038 3,102
Destination 730 730 725
Total Price $37,640 $38,930 $34,796
Total Invoice $34,334 $35,556 $31,911

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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: $3,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,680
Model Year200820082011
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V8305hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,640$38,930$34,796
Adjustments for Features0-825-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,640$38,105$34,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$34,334$35,556$31,911
Adjustments for Features0-753-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,334$34,803$31,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$469$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082011
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,590$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-753-257

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,930 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 Sport

Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92576%
Total Not Requested29024%
Quick Order Package U
FeatureValueRequested?
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Folding third row seats600No
Fog lights125Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested285052%
Total Not Requested260548%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

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 protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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