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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: $30,606

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,198

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Connectivity Group 695 695      
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195      
Front side airbags 495 495      
All-weather floor mats 95   69 69 69
Remote start 495   432 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 468 468 468
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Automatic climate control, front 395 395      
Cold Weather Group   1,095      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Satellite radio     432    
Navigation system     1,800 1,600 1,600
Connectivity Group 619 619      
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064      
Front side airbags 441 441      
All-weather floor mats 85   39 39 39
Remote start 441   324 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 441 441 351 351 351
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202      
Automatic climate control, front 352 352      
Cold Weather Group   975      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Satellite radio     324    
Navigation system     1,501 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,215 5,720 3,386 2,754 2,754
Options (change) 4,645 5,094 2,659 2,169 2,169
Destination 1,095 1,095 725 725 725
Total Price $40,555 $44,260 $30,606 $31,474 $33,474
Total Invoice $38,435 $41,828 $28,198 $29,080 $30,978

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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: $10,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,380
Model Year20172017201120112011
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)?, 8?, 8140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,555$44,260$30,606$31,474$33,474
Adjustments for Features0-835-155-855-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$43,425$30,451$30,619$32,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,870$0$168$1,793
Total Invoice$38,435$41,828$28,198$29,080$30,978
Adjustments for Features0-789-143-790-1,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,435$41,039$28,055$28,290$29,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0$235$1,785

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201120112011
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   
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35   
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   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
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 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$7,130$7,965$7,285$7,985$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$155$855$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-789-143-790-1,138

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
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
31.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested150200%
Total Not Requested-75-100%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested150200%
Total Not Requested-75-100%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested42592%
Total Not Requested358%

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
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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