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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: $31,516

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $604

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,981

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelLibertyForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,760 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,852 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Comfort / Convenience Group 595      
Media Center 730N 1,845      
Trailer Tow Group 545      
Obstacle detection, rear 250 363 363 363
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
Remote start   432 432 432
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Class II trailer hitch   468 468 468
Comfort / Convenience Group 541      
Media Center 730N 1,679      
Trailer Tow Group 496      
Obstacle detection, rear 228 272 272 272
Large canvas sunroof 1,092      
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
Remote start   324 324 324
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Class II trailer hitch   351 351 351
Options (change) 4,435 3,726 3,526 3,526
Options (change) 4,036 2,880 2,702 2,702
Destination 925 795 795 795
Total Price $32,120 $31,516 $32,716 $34,316
Total Invoice $30,813 $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: $2,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,708
Model Year2012201320132013
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)235/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,120$31,516$32,716$34,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-2,740-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$29,476$29,976$31,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,725
Total Invoice$30,813$28,981$30,083$31,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,876-2,519-2,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,813$27,105$27,564$28,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$459$1,609

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201320132013
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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   
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 
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
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
Total Value of Features$3,980$6,020$6,720$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$2,740$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,876-2,519-2,867

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
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

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
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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