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Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,245

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,072

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelWranglerWranglerOutbackOutback
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $28,473 $31,227
Connectivity Group 385 385    
Class II trailer hitch 295 320 550 550
Front side airbags 495 495    
Remote start 495 495 450 450
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Connectivity Group 343 343    
Class II trailer hitch 263 285 412 412
Front side airbags 441 441    
Remote start 441 441 337 337
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Options (change) 2,725 2,750 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,427 2,449 749 749
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $34,395 $37,245 $32,245 $35,245
Total Invoice $32,380 $34,973 $30,072 $32,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelWranglerWranglerOutbackOutback
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine285hp V6285hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,395$37,245$32,245$35,245
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,625-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$36,645$28,620$31,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0$2,500
Total Invoice$32,380$34,973$30,072$32,826
Adjustments for Features0-563-3,381-3,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,380$34,410$26,691$28,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$2,293

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelWranglerWranglerOutbackOutback
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350   
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,740$6,340$9,365$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,625$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563-3,381-3,842

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelWranglerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in108.1 in
Length184.4 in189.6 in
Width73.9 in72.4 in
Height72.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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