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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,790

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,382

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195      
Front side airbags 495 495      
All-weather floor mats 95   72 72 72
Engine-block heater 95   133 133 133
Remote start 495   436 436 436
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 622 622 622
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Automatic climate control, front 395 395      
Cold Weather Group   1,095      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198 198
Navigation system     1,100    
AC power outlet     409 409 409
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064      
Front side airbags 441 441      
All-weather floor mats 85   46 46 46
Engine-block heater 85   86 86 86
Remote start 441   328 328 328
Class II trailer hitch 441 441 466 466 466
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202      
Automatic climate control, front 352 352      
Cold Weather Group   975      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128 128
Navigation system     975    
AC power outlet     306 306 306
Options (change) 4,615 5,025 2,970 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 4,111 4,475 2,335 1,360 1,360
Destination 1,195 1,195 825 825 825
Total Price $40,055 $43,665 $31,790 $32,690 $35,690
Total Invoice $38,001 $41,309 $29,382 $30,236 $33,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,380
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$40,055$43,665$31,790$32,690$35,690
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,905-2,105-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$42,865$29,885$30,585$33,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,810$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$38,001$41,309$29,382$30,236$33,021
Adjustments for Features0-757-1,761-1,947-2,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,001$40,552$27,621$28,289$30,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,551$0$668$3,267

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Lockable front differential $150   
Lockable rear differential $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000   
Rock rails $200   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,580$8,685$8,885$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,905$2,105$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-757-1,761-1,947-2,133

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelWrangler JKForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height72.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Engine-block heater35Yes
Total Requested460100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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 audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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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