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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: $36,270

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,385

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,020 $40,200 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,788 $36,618 $30,836
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 900    
Engine-block heater 40 40 133
Power liftgate 400    
5.7L V8 645    
RWD 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     74
Cargo net     87
Rear bumper protector     92
Roof rack crossbars     199
AC power outlet     409
Remote start     436
Class II trailer hitch     622
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 792    
Engine-block heater 35 35 86
Power liftgate 352    
5.7L V8 568    
RWD 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 246    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     130
Universal garage door opener     48
Cargo net     56
Rear bumper protector     59
Roof rack crossbars     117
AC power outlet     306
Remote start     328
Class II trailer hitch     466
Options (change) 2,265 40 2,450
Options (change) 1,993 35 1,724
Destination 730 730 825
Total Price $40,015 $40,970 $36,270
Total Invoice $36,511 $37,383 $33,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,017
Model Year200820082014
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine330hp V8330hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,015$40,970$36,270
Adjustments for Features-120-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$40,300$36,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$36,511$37,383$33,385
Adjustments for Features-109-6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,402$36,772$33,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082014
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
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 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,890$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-109-6110

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelCommanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in180.9 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height71.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,052 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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