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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: $30,984

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $12,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,424

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $12,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $24,330 $26,409
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,495 1,495    
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 795 795    
Cold Weather Group 595 595    
All-weather floor mats 130 130 69 69
Leather seating surfaces 1,495 1,495    
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Remote start     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Class II trailer hitch     468 468
Skid plates     584 584
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,331 1,331    
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 708 708    
Cold Weather Group 530 530    
All-weather floor mats 116 116 39 39
Leather seating surfaces 1,331 1,331    
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Remote start     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Class II trailer hitch     351 351
Skid plates     380 380
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 4,510 4,510 4,294 4,294
Options (change) 4,016 4,016 3,399 3,402
Destination 1,195 1,195 695 695
Total Price $43,050 $46,200 $30,984 $33,184
Total Invoice $40,858 $43,757 $28,424 $30,506

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,566
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18285/70-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$43,050$46,200$30,984$33,184
Adjustments for Features-915-1,7150-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,135$44,485$30,984$32,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$1,765
Total Invoice$40,858$43,757$28,424$30,506
Adjustments for Features-868-1,6240-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,990$42,133$28,424$30,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,143$0$1,682

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Auxiliary switches$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
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  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
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  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
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$7,875$8,675$6,960$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$1,715$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-868-1,6240-400

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelWranglerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.4 in103.0 in
Length188.4 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height73.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft368.3 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 OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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 wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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 wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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