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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: $27,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,904

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $25,820
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,091
Cargo net 46 46  
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Class II trailer hitch 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Trailer Tow Group     395
Premium Group II     2,295
Premium Sound Group     395
Large canvas sunroof     1,200
Cargo net 30 30  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Class II trailer hitch 192 192  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Trailer Tow Group     356
Premium Group II     2,066
Premium Sound Group     356
Large canvas sunroof     1,080
Options (change) 428 611 4,285
Options (change) 278 397 3,858
Destination 625 625 745
Total Price $27,948 $29,131 $30,850
Total Invoice $25,904 $27,027 $28,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,522
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$27,948$29,131$30,850
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,073$29,131$29,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,904$27,027$28,694
Adjustments for Features-8110-1,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,093$27,027$27,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800
5-speed manual $0 
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Large canvas sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,070$5,195$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-1,079

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.1 in
Length176.6 in176.9 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in72.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Premium Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Interior air filter0Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Remote start150No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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