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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: $28,194

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,445 $33,320 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,725 $31,341 $24,930 $26,116
Front side airbags 490 490    
Class II trailer hitch 270 270 299 299
3.73 axle ratio 50      
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Limited-slip rear differential 295      
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Satellite radio     445 445
Front side airbags 436 436    
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 195 195
3.73 axle ratio 45      
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Limited-slip rear differential 263      
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Satellite radio     334 334
Options (change) 2,160 1,815 854 854
Options (change) 1,923 1,615 600 600
Destination 800 800 645 645
Total Price $33,405 $35,935 $28,194 $29,394
Total Invoice $31,448 $33,756 $26,175 $27,361

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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: $5,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,116
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,405$35,935$28,194$29,394
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,320-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$34,615$27,329$29,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,230$0$2,065
Total Invoice$31,448$33,756$26,175$27,361
Adjustments for Features-960-1,240-8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,488$32,516$25,372$27,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$0$1,989

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Hood scoop   $100
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0$0 
Power mirrors  $150$150
Trip computer$150$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
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$0  
Alloy wheels$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$6,990$7,290$6,835$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,320$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-1,240-8030

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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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