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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: $27,925

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,889

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,770 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,503 $25,001 $26,005
Front side airbags 490    
Class II trailer hitch 270 295 295
3.73 axle ratio 50    
CD changer, in-dash 350    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Leather seating surfaces 1,710    
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Front side airbags 436    
Class II trailer hitch 240 192 192
3.73 axle ratio 45    
CD changer, in-dash 312    
Limited-slip rear differential 263    
Leather seating surfaces 1,506    
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Options (change) 3,165 405 405
Options (change) 2,802 263 263
Destination 750 625 625
Total Price $31,685 $27,925 $28,925
Total Invoice $29,055 $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: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,283
Model Year200920062006
ModelWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$31,685$27,925$28,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,205-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$26,720$28,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$29,055$25,889$26,893
Adjustments for Features0-1,117-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,055$24,772$26,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,954

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920062006
ModelWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Roll bar$200  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Removable soft top$2000  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power mirrors $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,240$6,445$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,117-167

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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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