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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: $34,855

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $5,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $31,095 $34,595
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195    
Front side airbags 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 95   81 81
Remote start 495   455 455
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 619 619
Automatic climate control, front 395 395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Cold Weather Group   1,095    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Navigation system     1,350  
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064    
Front side airbags 441 441    
All-weather floor mats 85   52 52
Remote start 441   341 341
Class II trailer hitch 441 441 464 464
Automatic climate control, front 352 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202    
Cold Weather Group   975    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Navigation system     1,156  
Options (change) 4,520 5,025 2,750 1,400
Options (change) 4,026 4,475 2,171 1,015
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,010 1,010
Total Price $39,960 $43,665 $34,855 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,253
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7CVT-7
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$39,960$43,665$34,855$37,005
Adjustments for Features0-835-2,560-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,960$42,830$32,295$30,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,870$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820202020
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000 $1000
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,865$9,590$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$2,560$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-790-234-362

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelWrangler JKForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in105.1 in
Length184.4 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in71.5 in
Height72.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft376.1 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
Engine-block heater35No
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested42592%
Total Not Requested358%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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