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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: $31,291

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $714

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,673

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,820
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $24,091
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo net 46 46  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Remote start 432 432  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo tray   75  
uconnect gps     1,550
Trailer Tow Group     395
Premium Group II     2,295
Large canvas sunroof     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo net 30 30  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Remote start 324 324  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo tray   46  
uconnect gps     1,395
Trailer Tow Group     356
Premium Group II     2,066
Large canvas sunroof     1,080
Options (change) 4,601 4,676 5,440
Options (change) 3,648 3,697 4,897
Destination 695 695 745
Total Price $31,291 $33,566 $32,005
Total Invoice $28,673 $30,801 $29,733

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,105
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$31,291$33,566$32,005
Adjustments for Features-1,140-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,151$31,951$32,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0
Total Invoice$28,673$30,801$29,733
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,628$29,319$29,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,691$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote window/roof operation  $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$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Large canvas sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,295$6,770$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,045-1,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.1 in
Length179.5 in176.9 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in72.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
Remote start150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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