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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: $33,047

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,557

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,445 $33,320 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,725 $31,341 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845      
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Automatic climate control, front 155 155      
Class II trailer hitch 270 270 634 634 634
3.73 axle ratio 50        
Remote start 200 200 445 445 445
Engine-block heater 35 35 133 133 133
Front side airbags 490 490      
Navigation system     1,350    
AC power outlet     415 415 415
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642      
Leather seating surfaces 801 801      
Automatic climate control, front 138 138      
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 475 475 475
3.73 axle ratio 45        
Remote start 178 178 333 333 333
Engine-block heater 31 31 86 86 86
Front side airbags 436 436      
Navigation system     1,156    
AC power outlet     311 311 311
Options (change) 3,945 3,895 2,977 1,627 1,627
Options (change) 3,511 3,466 2,361 1,205 1,205
Destination 800 800 875 875 875
Total Price $35,190 $38,015 $33,047 $33,797 $36,797
Total Invoice $33,036 $35,607 $30,557 $31,323 $34,108

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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: $6,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,995
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,190$38,015$33,047$33,797$36,797
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,235-4,620-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$37,415$29,812$29,177$31,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$33,036$35,607$30,557$31,323$34,108
Adjustments for Features0-562-2,991-4,282-4,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,036$35,045$27,566$27,041$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,009$525$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
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
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Lockable front differential $150   
Lockable rear differential $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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$0   
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$7,105$9,740$11,125$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,235$4,620$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-2,991-4,282-4,468

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
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.3,297 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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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