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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: $24,011

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Power Convenience Group 800   800      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Quick Order Package S 1,815          
Front side airbags 490 490 490      
Class II trailer hitch 220 220 220 295 295 295
3.73 axle ratio 50 50        
CD changer, in-dash 350 350 350 527    
Limited-slip rear differential 295 295        
Skid plate (one)       110 110 110
Alloy wheels       659    
Power Convenience Group 704   704      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Quick Order Package S 1,597          
Front side airbags 431 431 431      
Class II trailer hitch 194 194 194 192 192 192
3.73 axle ratio 44 44        
CD changer, in-dash 308 308 308 395    
Limited-slip rear differential 260 260        
Skid plate (one)       71 71 71
Alloy wheels       495    
Options (change) 4,020 1,405 1,860 1,591 405 405
Options (change) 3,538 1,237 1,637 1,153 263 263
Destination 700 700 700 625 625 625
Total Price $26,005 $28,300 $32,800 $24,011 $27,925 $28,925
Total Invoice $24,262 $25,906 $29,906 $22,230 $25,889 $26,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,452
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,005$28,300$32,800$24,011$27,925$28,925
Adjustments for Features-1,245-1,895-3,6200-4,575-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,760$26,405$29,180$24,011$23,350$25,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$4,420$661$0$2,025
Total Invoice$24,262$25,906$29,906$22,230$25,889$26,893
Adjustments for Features-1,162-1,735-3,3010-4,241-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,100$24,171$26,605$22,230$21,648$23,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,071$3,505$582$0$1,944

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
5-speed manual   $0 $0
4-speed automatic    $800 
RWD$0$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rack   $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear defrost   $200$200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0   
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 $300$300
Lockable front differential  $150   
Lockable rear differential  $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0   
Hood scoop     $100
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000   
Skid plate (one)   $50$50$50
Skid plates$150$150$150   
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio $200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0 $0 
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Power mirrors   $150$150$150
Trip computer$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
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,465$7,190$3,570$8,145$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$1,895$3,620$0$4,575$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,162-1,735-3,3010-4,241-3,301

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelWranglerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in99.4 in
Length184.4 in176.6 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height72.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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