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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: $33,344

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,886

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $28,785 $31,569
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 795 795    
Cold Weather Group 595 595    
All-weather floor mats 130 130 72 72
Leather seating surfaces 1,495 1,495    
Proximity key 495 495    
LED headlights 895 895    
Engine-block heater     133 133
AC power outlet     415 415
Remote start     445 445
Class II trailer hitch     634 634
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 708 708    
Cold Weather Group 530 530    
All-weather floor mats 116 116 46 46
Leather seating surfaces 1,331 1,331    
Proximity key 441 441    
LED headlights 797 797    
Engine-block heater     86 86
AC power outlet     311 311
Remote start     333 333
Class II trailer hitch     475 475
Options (change) 4,405 4,405 1,699 1,699
Options (change) 3,923 3,923 1,251 1,251
Destination 1,195 1,195 850 850
Total Price $42,945 $46,095 $33,344 $36,344
Total Invoice $40,765 $43,664 $30,886 $33,670

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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: $10,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,694
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18285/70-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,945$46,095$33,344$36,344
Adjustments for Features0-800-880-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,945$45,295$32,464$35,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$2,800
Total Invoice$40,765$43,664$30,886$33,670
Adjustments for Features0-758-815-1,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,765$42,906$30,071$32,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,141$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelWranglerWranglerForesterForester
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Auxiliary switches$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
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  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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 release, second row seats  $50$50
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,740$8,540$8,620$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$880$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-758-815-1,001

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

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 heater35Yes
Total Requested38579%
Total Not Requested10021%

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%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35Yes
Total Requested38579%
Total Not Requested10021%

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