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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: $31,165

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $351

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,964

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $17

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,030 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,372 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550      
Premium Group II 2,295      
Trailer Tow Group 395      
Large canvas sunroof 1,200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo net   48 48 48
Rear bumper protector   78 78 78
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363 363
Remote start   432 432 432
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Class II trailer hitch   468 468 468
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395      
Premium Group II 2,066      
Trailer Tow Group 356      
Large canvas sunroof 1,080      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo net   31 31 31
Rear bumper protector   51 51 51
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272 272
Remote start   324 324 324
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Class II trailer hitch   351 351 351
Options (change) 5,440 3,726 3,526 3,526
Options (change) 4,897 2,880 2,702 2,702
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $31,165 $31,516 $32,716 $34,316
Total Invoice $28,964 $28,981 $30,083 $31,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 980, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,165$31,516$32,716$34,316
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-2,430-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,165$29,786$30,286$31,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,725
Total Invoice$28,964$28,981$30,083$31,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,591-2,234-2,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,964$27,390$27,849$29,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$459$1,610

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
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$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Large canvas sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,640$6,370$7,070$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$2,430$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,591-2,234-2,581

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelLibertyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in103.0 in
Length176.9 in169.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height72.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested105038%
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 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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