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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,724

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $89

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $26,760
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,852
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Remote start 455 455 455  
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619  
Media Center 730N       1,845
Comfort / Convenience Group       595
Trailer Tow Group       545
Obstacle detection, rear       250
Large canvas sunroof       1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156      
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Remote start 341 341 341  
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464  
Media Center 730N       1,679
Comfort / Convenience Group       541
Trailer Tow Group       496
Obstacle detection, rear       228
Large canvas sunroof       1,092
Options (change) 2,955 1,605 1,605 4,435
Options (change) 2,304 1,148 1,148 4,036
Destination 915 915 915 925
Total Price $33,265 $35,610 $38,610 $32,120
Total Invoice $30,724 $32,950 $35,738 $30,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,992
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$33,265$35,610$38,610$32,120
Adjustments for Features-3,645-7,705-8,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$27,905$30,605$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,724$32,950$35,738$30,813
Adjustments for Features-3,367-7,129-7,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,357$25,821$28,328$30,813
Cost Above Minimum$1,536$0$2,507$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Large canvas sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,925$11,985$12,285$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,645$7,705$8,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,367-7,129-7,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.1 in
Length180.9 in176.9 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in72.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

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