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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: $28,067

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,978

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $25,001 $26,005
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 795 795    
All-weather floor mats 130 130 55 55
Limited-slip rear differential 595      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495 1,495    
Universal garage door opener     87  
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Class II trailer hitch     295 295
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 708 708    
All-weather floor mats 116 116 33 33
Limited-slip rear differential 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,331 1,331    
Universal garage door opener     56  
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Class II trailer hitch     192 192
Options (change) 3,015 2,420 547 460
Options (change) 2,685 2,155 352 296
Destination 1,195 1,195 625 625
Total Price $41,555 $44,110 $28,067 $28,980
Total Invoice $39,527 $41,896 $25,978 $26,926

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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: $11,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,908
Model Year2018201820062006
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)255/70-18285/70-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$41,555$44,110$28,067$28,980
Adjustments for Features-2,820-3,320-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,735$40,790$26,942$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,055$0$2,038
Total Invoice$39,527$41,896$25,978$26,926
Adjustments for Features-2,682-3,153-1,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,845$38,743$24,937$26,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$1,989

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820062006
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  
Auxiliary switches$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
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  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
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
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height 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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$8,640$9,140$6,945$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$3,320$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,682-3,153-1,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelWranglerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.4 in99.4 in
Length188.4 in176.6 in
Width73.8 in68.3 in
Height73.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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