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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: $30,820

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,932

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedRenegade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $26,650 $27,250
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $25,760 $26,348
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Rear bumper protector 78 78    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Skid plates 584 584    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Remote start 432 432    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo tray   75    
Media Center 430N     1,035 1,035
Comfort / Convenience Group     595  
Trailer Tow Group     545 545
Large canvas sunroof     1,200 1,075
Premium Group       1,495
Comfort Seating Group       1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Rear bumper protector 51 51    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Skid plates 380 380    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Remote start 324 324    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo tray   46    
Media Center 430N     942 942
Comfort / Convenience Group     541  
Trailer Tow Group     496 496
Large canvas sunroof     1,092 978
Premium Group       1,360
Comfort Seating Group       1,138
Options (change) 5,185 5,260 3,375 5,400
Options (change) 3,882 3,928 3,071 4,914
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $31,875 $34,450 $30,820 $33,445
Total Invoice $28,932 $31,330 $29,626 $32,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,364
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedRenegade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,875$34,450$30,820$33,445
Adjustments for Features-1,840-2,3150-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,035$32,135$30,820$31,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$725
Total Invoice$28,932$31,330$29,626$32,057
Adjustments for Features-1,670-2,1050-1,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,262$29,225$29,626$30,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,963$0$610

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedRenegade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Large canvas sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Skid plates$150$150 $150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
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
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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,570$4,255$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$2,315$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,670-2,1050-1,821

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20102011
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

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Renegade

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Comfort Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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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