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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: $34,796

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,911

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterCommanderCommander
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,885 $42,645
Base Invoice $28,084 $35,667 $39,051
Rugged Package 887    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Cargo net 48    
Remote start 432    
Navigation system 1,600    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Xenon HID headlights   500  
5.7L V8   820  
AWD w/low range   2,620 3,465
Class IV trailer hitch   280  
Rugged Package 608    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Cargo net 31    
Remote start 324    
Navigation system 1,335    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Xenon HID headlights   445  
5.7L V8   730  
AWD w/low range   2,403 3,163
Class IV trailer hitch   249  
Options (change) 4,076 4,220 3,465
Options (change) 3,102 3,827 3,163
Destination 725 780 780
Total Price $34,796 $43,885 $46,890
Total Invoice $31,911 $40,274 $42,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,912
Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterCommanderCommander
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4357hp V8357hp V8
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$34,796$43,885$46,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,760-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,796$40,125$41,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,090
Total Invoice$31,911$40,274$42,994
Adjustments for Features0-3,451-5,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,911$36,823$37,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$968

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterCommanderCommander
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$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$300
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$6,370$10,130$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,451-5,203

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20112009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Overland

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Limited-slip front differential500No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1340100%

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