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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: $28,240

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelLibertyForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,235 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,544 $24,930 $26,116
Trailer Tow Group 365    
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 700    
Side curtain airbags 490    
Skid plates 195    
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,510    
Quick Order Package G (4WD) 1,645    
Cargo net   46 46
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Class II trailer hitch   299 299
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Trailer Tow Group 329    
Heated front seats 225    
Sunroof 630    
Side curtain airbags 441    
Skid plates 176    
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,394    
Quick Order Package G (4WD) 1,481    
Cargo net   30 30
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Class II trailer hitch   195 195
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 5,155 900 1,170
Options (change) 4,676 630 805
Destination 660 645 645
Total Price $31,050 $28,240 $29,710
Total Invoice $28,880 $26,205 $27,566

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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: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,715
Model Year200720082008
ModelLibertyForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,050$28,240$29,710
Adjustments for Features-1,745-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,305$27,525$29,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185
Total Invoice$28,880$26,205$27,566
Adjustments for Features-1,623-6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,257$25,542$27,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,024

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720082008
ModelLibertyForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $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  
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$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  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$6,965$5,935$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,623-6630

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
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 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 6 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150062%
Total Not Requested92538%

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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