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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: $34,146

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,422

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,210 $29,895
Base Invoice $37,806 $27,992
Xenon HID headlights 500  
RWD 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 280  
Rugged Package   887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
Xenon HID headlights 445  
RWD 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 249  
Rugged Package   608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 780 3,476
Options (change) 694 2,655
Destination 780 775
Total Price $41,770 $34,146
Total Invoice $39,280 $31,422

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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: $6,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,462
Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,770$34,146
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,285$34,146
Total Invoice$39,280$31,422
Adjustments for Features-1,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,884$31,422

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,755$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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 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%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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