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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: $26,510

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $5,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelLibertyLibertyForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $27,795
Driver Convenience Group 445    
Trailer Tow Group 545 545  
Large canvas sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Comfort / Convenience Group   595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Cargo net     68
Cargo tray     80
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Cargo cover     172
Fog lights     382
Remote start     455
Class II trailer hitch     619
Driver Convenience Group 405    
Trailer Tow Group 496 496  
Large canvas sunroof 1,092 1,092  
Comfort / Convenience Group   541  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Cargo net     44
Cargo tray     52
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Cargo cover     111
Fog lights     286
Remote start     341
Class II trailer hitch     464
Options (change) 2,190 2,340 2,739
Options (change) 1,993 2,129 2,014
Destination 925 925 1,050
Total Price $26,510 $30,025 $31,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Liberty Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,998
Model Year201220122021
ModelLibertyLibertyForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/75-16235/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$26,510$30,025$31,584
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$27,335$27,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122021
ModelLibertyLibertyForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Large canvas sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$6,515$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,590-422

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122021
ModelLibertyForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in105.1 in
Length176.9 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height72.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,030 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
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%
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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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