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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: $34,345

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,885 $42,645 $29,995
Base Invoice $35,667 $39,051 $28,084
Xenon HID headlights 500    
5.7L V8 820    
RWD 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Cargo net     48
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Roof rack crossbars     195
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Xenon HID headlights 445    
5.7L V8 730    
RWD 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 249    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Cargo net     31
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 1,600 0 3,555
Options (change) 1,424 0 2,711
Destination 780 780 795
Total Price $41,265 $43,425 $34,345
Total Invoice $37,871 $39,831 $31,590

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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: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,239
Model Year200920092013
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8357hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,265$43,425$34,345
Adjustments for Features-1,135-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,130$41,390$34,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0
Total Invoice$37,871$39,831$31,590
Adjustments for Features-1,042-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,829$37,964$31,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092013
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 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 liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
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 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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
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  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$7,555$8,455$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,042-1,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelCommanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.0 in
Length188.5 in169.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height71.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,052 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
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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