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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: $13,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,208

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $24,930 $26,116
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 795 795    
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 130 130 55 55
Limited-slip rear differential 595      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495 1,495    
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Class II trailer hitch     299 299
Satellite radio     445 445
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 708 708    
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 174 174    
All-weather floor mats 116 116 33 33
Limited-slip rear differential 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,331 1,331    
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Class II trailer hitch     195 195
Satellite radio     334 334
Options (change) 3,210 2,615 909 909
Options (change) 2,859 2,329 633 633
Destination 1,195 1,195 645 645
Total Price $41,750 $44,305 $28,249 $29,449
Total Invoice $39,701 $42,070 $26,208 $27,394

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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: $11,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,767
Model Year2018201820082008
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)255/70-18285/70-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$41,750$44,305$28,249$29,449
Adjustments for Features-2,660-3,160-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,090$41,145$27,384$29,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,055$0$2,065
Total Invoice$39,701$42,070$26,208$27,394
Adjustments for Features-2,529-3,001-8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,172$39,069$25,405$27,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,897$0$1,989

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820082008
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  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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
Door sill trim plates   $100
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
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$8,830$9,330$7,035$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$3,160$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,529-3,001-8030

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
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%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%

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%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%

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