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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: $29,115

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,623

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275      
Front side airbags 490 490      
Remote start 185 185 432 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 220 220 468 468 468
3.73 axle ratio 50        
Power Convenience Group   800      
Deep-tinted rear windows   300      
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122      
Front side airbags 431 431      
Remote start 163 163 324 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 194 194 351 351 351
3.73 axle ratio 44        
Power Convenience Group   704      
Deep-tinted rear windows   264      
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Options (change) 2,220 3,270 2,100 1,900 1,900
Options (change) 1,954 2,878 1,741 1,563 1,563
Destination 700 700 775 775 775
Total Price $29,115 $34,210 $29,470 $30,570 $32,570
Total Invoice $26,623 $31,147 $27,421 $28,432 $30,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,115$34,210$29,470$30,570$32,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-4,655-5,355-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,115$31,910$24,815$25,215$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$26,623$31,147$27,421$28,432$30,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,094-4,331-4,980-5,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,623$29,053$23,090$23,452$24,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$0$362$1,904

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Lockable front differential $150   
Lockable rear differential $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,155$6,455$8,810$9,510$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$4,655$5,355$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,094-4,331-4,980-5,336

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelWranglerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.0 in
Length184.4 in179.5 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height72.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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