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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: $28,020

Jeep Liberty Renegade   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,097

Jeep Liberty Renegade   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForester
TrimRenegadeLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,130 $24,680 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,628 $23,039 $24,930 $26,116
Luxury Group 1,245      
Quick Order Package D 480      
Trailer Tow Group (manual) 245      
Tire-pressure monitor 75 75    
Cargo organizer 250 175 115 115
Satellite radio 195 195 445 445
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Heated front seats 250 250    
Sunroof 700 700    
Side curtain airbags 490 490    
Trailer Tow Group   365    
Skid plates   150    
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,510    
Quick Order Package G (4WD)   1,570    
Cargo net     46 46
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Class II trailer hitch     299 299
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Luxury Group 1,121      
Quick Order Package D 432      
Trailer Tow Group (manual) 221      
Tire-pressure monitor 68 68    
Cargo organizer 225 158 72 72
Satellite radio 176 176 334 334
CD changer, in-dash 270      
Heated front seats 225 225    
Sunroof 630 630    
Side curtain airbags 441 441    
Trailer Tow Group   329    
Skid plates   135    
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,394    
Quick Order Package G (4WD)   1,413    
Cargo net     30 30
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Class II trailer hitch     195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 4,230 5,480 1,015 1,285
Options (change) 3,809 4,969 702 877
Destination 660 660 645 645
Total Price $28,020 $30,820 $28,355 $29,825
Total Invoice $26,097 $28,668 $26,277 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForester
TrimRenegadeLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4A4M5
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/75-16235/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,020$30,820$28,355$29,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-1,870-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$27,995$26,485$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0$2,185
Total Invoice$26,097$28,668$26,277$27,638
Adjustments for Features0-2,628-1,733-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,097$26,040$24,544$26,568
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0$2,024

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForester
TrimRenegadeLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed automatic $800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0   
4WD w/low range $2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Taillight guards$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,965$6,010$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$1,870$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,628-1,733-1,070

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelLibertyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length174.4 in176.6 in
Width71.6 in68.3 in
Height71.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,822 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom42.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Renegade

Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Quick Order Package D
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Skid plates150No
Taillight guards150No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Trailer Tow Group (manual)
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Quick Order Package G (4WD)
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested142561%
Total Not Requested92539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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