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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: $27,980

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,830

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $25,001 $26,005
Front side airbags 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 95   55 55
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 295 295
Automatic climate control, front 395 395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,100    
Limited-slip rear differential 495      
Cold Weather Group   695    
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Front side airbags 441 441    
All-weather floor mats 85   33 33
Class II trailer hitch 441 441 192 192
Automatic climate control, front 352 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 979    
Limited-slip rear differential 441      
Cold Weather Group   619    
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 3,325 3,180 460 643
Options (change) 2,962 2,832 296 415
Destination 1,095 1,095 625 625
Total Price $38,665 $41,720 $27,980 $29,163
Total Invoice $36,752 $39,566 $25,922 $27,045

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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: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,317
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$38,665$41,720$27,980$29,163
Adjustments for Features-2,445-2,980-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,220$38,740$27,105$29,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,520$0$2,058
Total Invoice$36,752$39,566$25,922$27,045
Adjustments for Features-2,324-2,826-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,428$36,740$25,111$27,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,312$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720062006
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  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35  
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  
Rock rails $200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
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
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
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$8,115$8,650$6,545$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$2,980$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,324-2,826-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
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 Weight4,076 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
31.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested27589%
Total Not Requested3511%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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