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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: $30,747

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,575 $40,210 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,949 $37,806 $26,116
Sun and Sound Group 3,745    
5.7L V8 1,750    
Class IV trailer hitch 280 280  
RWD   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Satellite radio     445
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     72
Cargo tray     75
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     299
Sun and Sound Group 3,333    
5.7L V8 1,558    
Class IV trailer hitch 249 249  
RWD   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Satellite radio     334
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     47
Cargo tray     46
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     195
Options (change) 5,775 280 2,207
Options (change) 5,140 249 1,736
Destination 780 780 645
Total Price $38,130 $41,270 $30,747
Total Invoice $35,869 $38,835 $28,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,121
Model Year201020102008
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8357hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,130$41,270$30,747
Adjustments for Features-1,330-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,800$37,160$30,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0
Total Invoice$35,869$38,835$28,497
Adjustments for Features-1,251-3,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,618$34,967$28,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$349$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102008
ModelCommanderCommanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,425$10,205$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,251-3,8680

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelCommanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in99.4 in
Length188.5 in176.6 in
Width74.8 in68.3 in
Height71.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,052 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Sport

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested230057%
Total Not Requested171543%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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