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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: $25,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,493

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007200720072007
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116
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 220 220 220 295 295 295 295
3.73 axle ratio 50 50          
CD changer, in-dash 350 350 350        
Limited-slip rear differential 295 295          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195            
Skid plate (one)       110 110 110 110
Satellite radio       445 445 445 445
Premium Package       2,500      
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 194 194 194 192 192 192 192
3.73 axle ratio 44 44          
CD changer, in-dash 308 308 308        
Limited-slip rear differential 260 260          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 172            
Skid plate (one)       71 71 71 71
Satellite radio       334 334 334 334
Premium Package       2,256      
Options (change) 4,215 1,405 1,860 3,350 850 850 850
Options (change) 3,710 1,237 1,637 2,853 597 597 597
Destination 700 700 700 625 625 625 625
Total Price $26,200 $28,300 $32,800 $25,170 $28,170 $27,470 $29,370
Total Invoice $24,434 $25,906 $29,906 $23,493 $26,152 $25,602 $27,338

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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: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year2008200820082007200720072007
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,200$28,300$32,800$25,170$28,170$27,470$29,370
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,175-1,380-3,430-930-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$27,850$30,625$23,790$24,740$26,540$26,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$4,425$0$950$2,750$3,175
Total Invoice$24,434$25,906$29,906$23,493$26,152$25,602$27,338
Adjustments for Features0-412-1,983-1,288-3,184-867-2,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,434$25,494$27,923$22,205$22,968$24,735$25,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$3,489$0$763$2,530$2,894

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820082007200720072007
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
5-speed manual   $0 $0$0
4-speed automatic    $800  
RWD$0$0     
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$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$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Roof rack   $300$300 $300
Roof rails     $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rear defrost   $200$200$200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0    
Lockable front differential  $150    
Lockable rear differential  $150    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0    
Hood scoop     $100$100
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000    
Skid plate (one)   $50$50$50$50
Skid plates$150$150$150    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40    
Tubular side steps $350     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25 $25
Power mirrors   $150$150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $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$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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
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$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$4,390$4,840$6,565$5,770$7,820$5,320$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,175$1,380$3,430$930$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-412-1,983-1,288-3,184-867-2,239

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

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
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested227565%

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