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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 L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,212

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,445 $33,320 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,725 $31,341 $24,330 $26,409
Media Center 430N 1,035 1,035    
Front side airbags 490 490    
Remote start 200 200 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 270 270 468 468
3.73 axle ratio 50      
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Skid plates     584 584
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Media Center 430N 921 921    
Front side airbags 436 436    
Remote start 178 178 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 351 351
3.73 axle ratio 45      
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Skid plates     380 380
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 3,100 3,050 3,960 3,960
Options (change) 2,759 2,714 3,187 3,190
Destination 800 800 695 695
Total Price $34,345 $37,170 $30,650 $32,850
Total Invoice $32,284 $34,855 $28,212 $30,294

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,181
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,345$37,170$30,650$32,850
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,205-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,345$36,570$29,445$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$1,765
Total Invoice$32,284$34,855$28,212$30,294
Adjustments for Features0-563-1,109-1,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,284$34,292$27,103$28,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,008$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
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  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$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$6,005$6,605$7,210$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,205$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563-1,109-1,512

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
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

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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