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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: $31,291

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $714

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,673

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelLibertyForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,820 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,091 $24,330 $26,409
Premium Group II 2,295    
uconnect gps 1,550    
Trailer Tow Group 395    
Large canvas sunroof 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Satellite radio   453 453
Cargo net   46 46
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Remote start   432 432
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Cargo tray     75
Premium Group II 2,066    
uconnect gps 1,395    
Trailer Tow Group 356    
Large canvas sunroof 1,080    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Satellite radio   340 340
Cargo net   30 30
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Remote start   324 324
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Cargo tray     46
Options (change) 5,440 4,601 4,676
Options (change) 4,897 3,648 3,697
Destination 745 695 695
Total Price $32,005 $31,291 $33,566
Total Invoice $29,733 $28,673 $30,801

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,105
Model Year200920092009
ModelLibertyForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,005$31,291$33,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$30,151$31,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800
Total Invoice$29,733$28,673$30,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,045-1,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,733$27,628$29,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,691

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092009
ModelLibertyForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Large canvas sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,295$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,045-1,482

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelLibertyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in103.0 in
Length176.9 in179.5 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

Premium Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Interior air filter0Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Remote start150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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