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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: $30,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,091

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,770 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,503 $24,355 $26,707
uconnect gps 1,275    
Front side airbags 490    
Remote start 185 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 270 468 468
3.73 axle ratio 50    
Leather seating surfaces 1,710    
iPod integration   223 223
Satellite radio   453 453
Skid plates   584 584
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
uconnect gps 1,135    
Front side airbags 436    
Remote start 165 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 240 351 351
3.73 axle ratio 45    
Leather seating surfaces 1,506    
iPod integration   145 145
Satellite radio   340 340
Skid plates   380 380
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
Options (change) 3,980 3,960 3,960
Options (change) 3,527 3,041 3,041
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $32,500 $30,650 $33,150
Total Invoice $29,780 $28,091 $30,443

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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: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,535
Model Year200920102010
ModelWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,500$30,650$33,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$27,545$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$29,780$28,091$30,443
Adjustments for Features0-2,846-3,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,780$25,245$27,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,947

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920102010
ModelWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable soft top$2000  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Off-road navigation system$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power mirrors $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,280$7,385$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,846-3,251

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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