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Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,078

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,644

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,265 $28,735 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,206 $26,184 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300          
Security Group 295 295          
Floor mats 30 30          
Satellite radio 195 195 445 445 445 445 445
CD changer, in-dash 300 300          
Unbranded 7 speakers 295            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183   183 183
Skid plate (one)     110 110 110 110 110
Premium Package     1,500        
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 264          
Security Group 260 260          
Floor mats 26 26          
Satellite radio 172 172 334 334 334 334 334
CD changer, in-dash 264 264          
Unbranded 7 speakers 260            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119   119 119
Skid plate (one)     71 71 71 71 71
Premium Package     1,338        
Options (change) 1,415 1,120 2,238 738 555 738 738
Options (change) 1,246 986 1,862 524 405 524 524
Destination 660 660 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $26,340 $30,515 $24,078 $23,078 $27,895 $28,378 $29,278
Total Invoice $24,112 $27,830 $22,522 $21,644 $25,980 $26,466 $27,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I6190hp I6173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5A4M5M5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)30x9.5-15245/75-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,340$30,515$24,078$23,078$27,895$28,378$29,278
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,405-80-4,245-2,155-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,340$30,215$21,673$22,998$23,650$26,223$25,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,875$0$1,325$1,977$4,550$4,175
Total Invoice$24,112$27,830$22,522$21,644$25,980$26,466$27,285
Adjustments for Features0-274-2,250-75-3,954-2,010-3,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,112$27,556$20,272$21,569$22,026$24,456$24,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,444$0$1,297$1,754$4,184$3,816

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
5-speed manual  $0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic    $800  
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows  $250$250$250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225$225$225
Universal garage door opener    $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400$400$400
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Roll bar$200$200     
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300 $300 $300
Roof rails   $250 $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0     
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Lockable front differential $150     
Lockable rear differential $150     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Externally-mounted spare$0$0     
Hood scoop     $100$100
Rear spoiler     $200 
Removable soft top$2000$2000     
Skid plate (one)  $50$50$50$50$50
Skid plates$150$150     
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25 $25
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Removable second row seats$0$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0     
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
White-letter tires$0      
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,640$7,745$5,420$9,585$7,495$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,405$80$4,245$2,155$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274-2,250-75-3,954-2,010-3,197

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelWranglerForester
Body2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.4 in99.4 in
Length167.0 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height71.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Total Requested115033%
Total Not Requested237567%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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