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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: $27,765

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $428

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,395 $26,760
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,722 $25,852
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Latitude Edition     1,700  
Trailer Tow Group     545 545
Large canvas sunroof     1,200 1,200
Comfort / Convenience Group       595
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Latitude Edition     1,547  
Trailer Tow Group     496 496
Large canvas sunroof     1,092 1,092
Comfort / Convenience Group       541
Options (change) 873 1,056 3,445 2,340
Options (change) 612 731 3,135 2,129
Destination 625 625 925 925
Total Price $28,193 $29,576 $27,765 $30,025
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,472 $26,782 $28,906

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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: $612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,580
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-18235/65-17
Total Price$28,193$29,576$27,765$30,025
Adjustments for Features-1,040-1650-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,153$29,411$27,765$29,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0$1,760
Total Invoice$26,167$27,472$26,782$28,906
Adjustments for Features-965-1530-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,202$27,319$26,782$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,117$0$1,643

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800
5-speed manual $0  
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Large canvas sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$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$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$6,595$5,720$5,555$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$165$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-965-1530-481

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20072012
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 Sport

Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested205051%
Total Not Requested194049%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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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