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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: $31,520

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,208

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845      
Automatic climate control, front 155 155      
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Class II trailer hitch 295 320 622 622 622
Remote start 495 495 436 436 436
Engine-block heater 95 95 133 133 133
Front side airbags 495 495      
Navigation system     1,100    
AC power outlet     409 409 409
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642      
Automatic climate control, front 138 138      
Leather seating surfaces 801 801      
Class II trailer hitch 263 285 466 466 466
Remote start 441 441 328 328 328
Engine-block heater 85 85 86 86 86
Front side airbags 441 441      
Navigation system     975    
AC power outlet     306 306 306
Options (change) 4,280 4,305 2,700 1,600 1,600
Options (change) 3,811 3,833 2,161 1,186 1,186
Destination 925 925 825 825 825
Total Price $35,950 $38,800 $31,520 $32,420 $35,420
Total Invoice $33,764 $36,357 $29,208 $30,062 $32,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,016
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp 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, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,950$38,800$31,520$32,420$35,420
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,655-2,855-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$38,200$28,865$29,565$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$33,764$36,357$29,208$30,062$32,847
Adjustments for Features0-562-2,460-2,647-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,764$35,795$26,748$27,415$30,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,031$0$667$3,266

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201420142014
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 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
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   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
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
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$5,780$6,380$8,435$8,635$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,655$2,855$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-2,460-2,647-2,833

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,076 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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