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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: $29,724

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,580

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $34,995 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,322 $32,961 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Media Center 730N 1,895 1,895      
Automatic climate control, front 395 395      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300 1,300      
Class II trailer hitch 295 395 468 468 468
Remote start 495 495 432 432 432
All-weather floor mats 95 95 69 69 69
Front side airbags 495 495      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Media Center 730N 1,687 1,687      
Automatic climate control, front 352 352      
Leather seating surfaces 1,157 1,157      
Class II trailer hitch 263 352 351 351 351
Remote start 441 441 324 324 324
All-weather floor mats 85 85 39 39 39
Front side airbags 441 441      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Options (change) 4,970 5,070 2,354 2,154 2,154
Options (change) 4,426 4,515 1,900 1,722 1,722
Destination 995 995 775 775 775
Total Price $38,060 $41,060 $29,724 $30,824 $32,824
Total Invoice $35,743 $38,471 $27,580 $28,591 $30,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,281
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4T4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,060$41,060$29,724$30,824$32,824
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,205-1,905-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,060$40,260$28,519$28,919$30,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$35,743$38,471$27,580$28,591$30,489
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,118-1,767-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,743$37,721$26,462$26,824$28,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,978$0$362$1,909

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control$250$250   
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
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000   
Rock rails $200   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
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   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
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
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $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
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,955$7,360$8,060$8,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,205$1,905$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-750-1,118-1,767-2,118

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,076 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
31.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested850104%
Total Not Requested-35-4%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested850104%
Total Not Requested-35-4%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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