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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: $37,155

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,183

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelForesterCommanderCommander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $37,020 $40,200
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,788 $36,618
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo net 90    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
AC power outlet 415    
Remote start 445    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Engine-block heater 133 40 40
Class II trailer hitch 634    
AWD w/low range   2,620 3,465
Bluetooth cell phone link   310  
Power liftgate   400  
5.7L V8   645  
Class IV trailer hitch   280  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo net 58    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
AC power outlet 311    
Remote start 333    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Engine-block heater 86 35 35
Class II trailer hitch 475    
AWD w/low range   2,357 3,109
Bluetooth cell phone link   273  
Power liftgate   352  
5.7L V8   568  
Class IV trailer hitch   246  
Options (change) 2,510 4,295 3,505
Options (change) 1,764 3,831 3,144
Destination 850 730 730
Total Price $37,155 $42,045 $44,435
Total Invoice $34,183 $38,349 $40,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,698
Model Year201620082008
ModelForesterCommanderCommander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4330hp V8330hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG13/17 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$37,155$42,045$44,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,155$40,435$40,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$34,183$38,349$40,492
Adjustments for Features0-1,468-3,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,183$36,881$36,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year201620082008
ModelForesterCommanderCommander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,905$9,515$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,468-3,554

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterCommander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.5 in
Length180.9 in188.5 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.5,169 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.436.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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 control250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Limited-slip front differential500No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested109081%

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