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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: $34,775

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,495 1,495      
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 795 795      
Cold Weather Group 595 595      
Active Safety Group 795 795      
All-weather floor mats 130 130 81 81 81
LED headlights 895 895      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495 1,495      
Proximity key 495 495      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Remote start     455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch     619 619 619
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,331 1,331      
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 708 708      
Cold Weather Group 530 530      
Active Safety Group 708 708      
All-weather floor mats 116 116 52 52 52
LED headlights 797 797      
Leather seating surfaces 1,331 1,331      
Proximity key 441 441      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Remote start     341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch     464 464 464
Options (change) 6,695 6,695 4,465 1,520 1,520
Options (change) 5,962 5,962 3,591 1,093 1,093
Destination 1,195 1,195 915 915 915
Total Price $45,235 $48,385 $34,775 $35,525 $38,525
Total Invoice $42,804 $45,703 $32,011 $32,895 $35,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,499
Model Year20182018201820182018
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)255/70-18285/70-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,235$48,385$34,775$35,525$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,940-3,700-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,235$47,585$31,835$31,825$34,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$42,804$45,703$32,011$32,895$35,683
Adjustments for Features0-756-2,706-3,426-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,804$44,947$29,305$29,469$31,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,143$0$164$2,673

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820182018
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$600
Auxiliary switches$100$100   
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
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
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 (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Engine-block heater$35$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   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
Larger infotainment display$0$0   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$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 lumbar 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$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,200$8,000$10,140$10,900$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,940$3,700$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-756-2,706-3,426-3,705

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelWranglerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.4 in103.9 in
Length188.4 in180.9 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height73.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested357%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested357%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested197545%
Total Not Requested240055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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