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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: $29,150

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $2,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,042

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $23,395 $26,760
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $22,722 $25,852
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
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    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Remote start 432 432    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo tray   75    
Latitude Edition     1,700  
Media Center 430N     1,385  
Trailer Tow Group     545 545
Large canvas sunroof     1,200 1,200
Media Center 730N       1,845
Comfort / Convenience Group       595
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
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    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Remote start 324 324    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo tray   46    
Latitude Edition     1,547  
Media Center 430N     1,260  
Trailer Tow Group     496 496
Large canvas sunroof     1,092 1,092
Media Center 730N       1,679
Comfort / Convenience Group       541
Options (change) 4,601 4,676 4,830 4,185
Options (change) 3,502 3,548 4,395 3,808
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $31,291 $33,866 $29,150 $31,870
Total Invoice $28,552 $30,950 $28,042 $30,585

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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: $49
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,488
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/60-18235/65-17
Total Price$31,291$33,866$29,150$31,870
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,6650-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,101$31,201$29,150$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$2,345
Total Invoice$28,552$30,950$28,042$30,585
Adjustments for Features-1,998-2,4360-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,554$28,514$28,042$30,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,960$0$2,183

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
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$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Large canvas sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
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  
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Voice recorder   $0
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  
Trip computer$150$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$6,795$7,270$4,605$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,665$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,998-2,4360-360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20102012
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 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 windows275Yes
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested156539%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
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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