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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: $23,934

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,336

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013201320132013
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,265 $28,735 $21,295 $24,295 $27,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,206 $26,184 $20,166 $22,870 $25,591 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300            
Security Group 295 295            
Floor mats 30 30            
Satellite radio 195 195 432 432 432 432 432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185 185 185 185
Fog lights     374          
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453 453 453 453 453
Alloy wheels     400          
Plus Package       100        
All Weather Package       500        
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 264            
Security Group 260 260            
Floor mats 26 26            
Satellite radio 172 172 324 324 324 324 324 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120 120 120 120
Fog lights     243          
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340 340 340 340 340
Alloy wheels     348          
Plus Package       99        
All Weather Package       417        
Options (change) 820 820 1,844 1,670 1,070 1,070 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 722 722 1,375 1,300 784 784 784 784
Destination 660 660 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $25,745 $30,215 $23,934 $26,760 $29,160 $28,860 $30,260 $31,860
Total Invoice $23,588 $27,566 $22,336 $24,965 $27,170 $26,885 $28,165 $29,663

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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: $2,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,120
Model Year20062006201320132013201320132013
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I6190hp I6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5T4T4T4T4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 780, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)30x9.5-15245/75-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,745$30,215$23,934$26,760$29,160$28,860$30,260$31,860
Adjustments for Features0-300-930-3,305-3,155-5,520-6,420-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,745$29,915$23,004$23,455$26,005$23,340$23,840$25,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,170$0$451$3,001$336$836$2,136
Total Invoice$23,588$27,566$22,336$24,965$27,170$26,885$28,165$29,663
Adjustments for Features0-274-868-3,083-2,940-5,142-5,976-6,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,588$27,292$21,468$21,882$24,230$21,743$22,189$23,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,704$0$414$2,762$275$721$1,938

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006201320132013201320132013
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
5-speed manual  $0$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900$900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700      
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Rearview camera      $200$200
Roll bar$200$200      
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray     $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0      
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300      
Lockable front differential $150      
Lockable rear differential $150      
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 $275$275$275$275$275
Externally-mounted spare$0$0      
Hood scoop    $100  $100
Rear spoiler    $200  $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000      
Skid plates$150$150      
Sunroof, large   $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40      
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25      
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors   $25 $25$25$25
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats      $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0      
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0      
White-letter tires$0       
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,440$6,070$8,445$8,295$10,660$11,560$11,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$930$3,305$3,155$5,520$6,420$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274-868-3,083-2,940-5,142-5,976-6,257

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelWranglerForester
Body2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.4 in103.0 in
Length167.0 in169.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height71.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft368.3 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%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%

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