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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: $28,249

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,208

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $24,930 $26,116
Front side airbags 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 95   55 55
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 299 299
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,100    
Limited-slip rear differential 495      
Automatic climate control, front 395 395    
Cold Weather Group   695    
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Front side airbags 441 441    
All-weather floor mats 85   33 33
Class II trailer hitch 441 441 195 195
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 979    
Limited-slip rear differential 441      
Automatic climate control, front 352 352    
Cold Weather Group   619    
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 3,325 3,180 909 1,092
Options (change) 2,962 2,832 633 752
Destination 1,095 1,095 645 645
Total Price $38,665 $41,720 $28,249 $29,632
Total Invoice $36,752 $39,566 $26,208 $27,513

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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: $9,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,287
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$38,665$41,720$28,249$29,632
Adjustments for Features-2,020-2,555-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,645$39,165$27,534$29,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,520$0$2,098
Total Invoice$36,752$39,566$26,208$27,513
Adjustments for Features-1,920-2,423-6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,832$37,143$25,545$27,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,311$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720082008
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  
Universal garage door opener  $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  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
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
Door sill trim plates   $100
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
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$7,990$8,525$6,685$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$2,555$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,920-2,423-6630

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
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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