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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: $33,060

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,591

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Connectivity Group 695 695      
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195      
Front side airbags 495 495      
All-weather floor mats 95   81 81 81
Remote start 495   455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 619 619 619
Automatic climate control, front 395 395      
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Cold Weather Group   1,095      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Navigation system     1,350    
Connectivity Group 619 619      
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064      
Front side airbags 441 441      
All-weather floor mats 85   52 52 52
Remote start 441   341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 441 441 464 464 464
Automatic climate control, front 352 352      
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202      
Cold Weather Group   975      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Navigation system     1,156    
Options (change) 5,215 5,720 2,750 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 4,645 5,094 2,171 1,015 1,015
Destination 1,095 1,095 915 915 915
Total Price $40,555 $44,260 $33,060 $35,405 $38,405
Total Invoice $38,435 $41,828 $30,591 $32,817 $35,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,615
Model Year20172017201820182018
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)?, 8?, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,555$44,260$33,060$35,405$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-835-2,410-6,470-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$43,425$30,650$28,935$31,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,870$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$38,435$41,828$30,591$32,817$35,605
Adjustments for Features0-789-2,230-5,997-6,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,435$41,039$28,361$26,820$29,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$1,541$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201820182018
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 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
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
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
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 
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   
Rock rails $200   
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   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000 $1000$1000
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,865$9,440$13,500$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$2,410$6,470$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-789-2,230-5,997-6,276

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft374.7 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 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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