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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: $36,455

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,541

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,020 $40,200 $33,095
Base Invoice $33,788 $36,618 $30,927
Bluetooth cell phone link 310    
Engine-block heater 40 40 133
Power liftgate 400    
5.7L V8 645    
RWD 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
Roof rack crossbars     199
AC power outlet     415
Remote start     445
Class II trailer hitch     634
Bluetooth cell phone link 273    
Engine-block heater 35 35 86
Power liftgate 352    
5.7L V8 568    
RWD 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 246    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
AC power outlet     311
Remote start     333
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 1,675 40 2,510
Options (change) 1,474 35 1,764
Destination 730 730 850
Total Price $39,425 $40,970 $36,455
Total Invoice $35,992 $37,383 $33,541

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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: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,824
Model Year200820082015
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$39,425$40,970$36,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,425$39,695$36,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$35,992$37,383$33,541
Adjustments for Features0-1,163-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,992$36,220$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$228$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082015
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 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Voice recorder $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
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$7,315$8,590$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,163-373

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
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
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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