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Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,385

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X   
Difference: $176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,065 $27,770 $24,495 $27,395
Quick Order Package S 1,815      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0      
Power Convenience Group 800      
Front side airbags 490 490    
Class II trailer hitch 270 270 619 619
3.73 axle ratio 0 0    
4-speed automatic 0 0    
RWD 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195      
Remote start   185 455 455
Fog lights     382 382
Alloy wheels     600  
Quick Order Package S 1,615      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0      
Power Convenience Group 712      
Front side airbags 436 436    
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 464 464
3.73 axle ratio 0 0    
4-speed automatic 0 0    
RWD 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 174      
Remote start   165 341 341
Fog lights     286 286
Alloy wheels     500  
Options (change) 3,570 945 2,056 1,456
Options (change) 3,177 841 1,591 1,091
Destination 750 750 1,010 1,010
Total Price $27,385 $29,465 $27,561 $29,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,845
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/20 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,385$29,465$27,561$29,861
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,255-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,385$28,865$26,306$25,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$555$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920202020
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 $275
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,890$5,545$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,255$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-118-289

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092020
ModelWranglerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in105.1 in
Length184.4 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in71.5 in
Height72.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%
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

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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