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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: $29,400

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $2,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,270

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,722 $25,852 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Latitude Edition 1,700        
Media Center 430N 1,385        
Trailer Tow Group 545 545      
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 363 363 363
Large canvas sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Comfort / Convenience Group   595      
Media Center 730N   1,845      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Satellite radio     432    
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
Remote start     432 432 432
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453 453
Class II trailer hitch     468 468 468
Navigation system     1,800 1,600 1,600
Latitude Edition 1,547        
Media Center 430N 1,260        
Trailer Tow Group 496 496      
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228 272 272 272
Large canvas sunroof 1,092 1,092      
Comfort / Convenience Group   541      
Media Center 730N   1,679      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Satellite radio     324    
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
Remote start     324 324 324
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340 340
Class II trailer hitch     351 351 351
Navigation system     1,501 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,080 4,435 4,758 4,126 4,126
Options (change) 4,623 4,036 3,639 3,149 3,149
Destination 925 925 725 725 725
Total Price $29,400 $32,120 $31,978 $32,846 $34,846
Total Invoice $28,270 $30,813 $29,178 $30,060 $31,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Liberty Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,136
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,400$32,120$31,978$32,846$34,846
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,240-2,940-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,400$31,745$29,738$29,906$31,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,345$0$168$1,793
Total Invoice$28,270$30,813$29,178$30,060$31,958
Adjustments for Features0-360-2,044-2,691-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,270$30,453$27,134$27,369$28,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$0$235$1,784

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelLibertyLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
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$1200   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Voice recorder $0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$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$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals    $75
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Total Value of Features$4,555$4,930$6,795$7,495$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,240$2,940$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-360-2,044-2,691-3,040

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 Sport

Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245061%
Total Not Requested154039%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62582%
Total Not Requested14018%
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
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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