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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,417

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,661

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,848

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Model Year20092006
ModelForesterCommander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $35,785
Base Invoice $26,409 $32,689
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation system 1,800 1,200
Skid plates 584  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Off-Road Group II   225
5.7L V8   845
Quadra-Drive II   650
AWD w/low range   2,620
Class IV trailer hitch   255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation system 1,650 1,056
Skid plates 380  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Off-Road Group II   198
5.7L V8   744
Quadra-Drive II   572
AWD w/low range   2,331
Class IV trailer hitch   224
Options (change) 4,527 5,795
Options (change) 3,557 5,125
Destination 695 695
Total Price $33,417 $42,275
Total Invoice $30,661 $38,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,027
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterCommander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4330hp V8
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17
Total Price$33,417$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,417$38,080
Total Invoice$30,661$38,509
Adjustments for Features0-3,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,661$34,688

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterCommander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,820$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,821

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterCommander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.5 in
Length179.5 in188.5 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height65.9 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,169 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.536.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Off-Road Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150Yes
Total Requested15070%
Total Not Requested6530%
Quadra-Drive II
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Limited-slip front differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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