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Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,724

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $89

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,760 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,852 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Comfort / Convenience Group 595      
Media Center 730N 1,845      
Trailer Tow Group 545      
Obstacle detection, rear 250      
Large canvas sunroof 1,200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation system   1,350    
Cargo net   68 68 68
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Remote start   455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch   619 619 619
Comfort / Convenience Group 541      
Media Center 730N 1,679      
Trailer Tow Group 496      
Obstacle detection, rear 228      
Large canvas sunroof 1,092      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation system   1,156    
Cargo net   44 44 44
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Remote start   341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch   464 464 464
Options (change) 4,435 2,955 1,605 1,605
Options (change) 4,036 2,304 1,148 1,148
Destination 925 915 915 915
Total Price $32,120 $33,265 $35,610 $38,610
Total Invoice $30,813 $30,724 $32,950 $35,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,992
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,120$33,265$35,610$38,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,645-7,705-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$29,620$27,905$30,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$30,813$30,724$32,950$35,738
Adjustments for Features0-3,367-7,129-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,813$27,357$25,821$28,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,536$0$2,507

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Large canvas sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$7,925$11,985$12,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,645$7,705$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,367-7,129-7,410

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelLibertyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in103.9 in
Length176.9 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height72.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%

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