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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: $32,500

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $234

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,780

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,770 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,503 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
uconnect gps 1,275      
Front side airbags 490      
Remote start 185 455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 270 619 619 619
3.73 axle ratio 50      
Leather seating surfaces 1,710      
Navigation system   1,350    
uconnect gps 1,135      
Front side airbags 436      
Remote start 165 341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 240 464 464 464
3.73 axle ratio 45      
Leather seating surfaces 1,506      
Navigation system   1,156    
Options (change) 3,980 2,424 1,074 1,074
Options (change) 3,527 1,961 805 805
Destination 750 915 915 915
Total Price $32,500 $32,734 $35,079 $38,079
Total Invoice $29,780 $30,381 $32,607 $35,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,836
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,500$32,734$35,079$38,079
Adjustments for Features0-5,260-9,320-9,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$27,474$25,759$28,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,780$30,381$32,607$35,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,882-8,663-8,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,780$25,499$23,944$26,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited Sahara2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,555$9,815$13,875$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260$9,320$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,882-8,663-8,942

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelWranglerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height72.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

uconnect gps
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 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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