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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: $31,670

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $1,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,271

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedRenegade2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,650 $27,250 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,760 $26,348 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Trailer Tow Group 545 545      
Comfort / Convenience Group 595        
Media Center 730N 1,845        
Large canvas sunroof 1,200 1,075      
Engine-block heater 40 40 133 133 133
Premium Group   595      
Comfort Seating Group   1,250      
Navigation Convenience Group   2,195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Navigation Package     1,350    
Universal garage door opener     76 76 76
Cargo net     90 90 90
Rear bumper protector     95 95 95
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Remote start     445 445 445
Class II trailer hitch     634 634 634
Trailer Tow Group 496 496      
Comfort / Convenience Group 541        
Media Center 730N 1,679        
Large canvas sunroof 1,092 978      
Engine-block heater 36 36 86 86 86
Premium Group   541      
Comfort Seating Group   1,138      
Navigation Convenience Group   1,997      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Navigation Package     1,157    
Universal garage door opener     49 49 49
Cargo net     58 58 58
Rear bumper protector     61 61 61
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Remote start     333 333 333
Class II trailer hitch     475 475 475
Options (change) 4,225 5,700 3,204 1,854 1,854
Options (change) 3,844 5,186 2,466 1,309 1,309
Destination 795 795 850 850 850
Total Price $31,670 $33,745 $32,849 $33,499 $36,499
Total Invoice $30,399 $32,329 $30,271 $30,944 $33,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,137
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedRenegade2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/70-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,670$33,745$32,849$33,499$36,499
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,265-3,500-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$31,845$29,584$29,999$32,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$30,399$32,329$30,271$30,944$33,728
Adjustments for Features0-1,820-3,009-3,233-3,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,399$30,509$27,262$27,711$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$449$3,047

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedRenegade2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Large canvas sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plates $150   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Tow hook(s), rear $25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,955$6,855$8,220$8,455$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,265$3,500$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,820-3,009-3,233-3,419

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Renegade

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Comfort Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested36524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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