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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: $27,029

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,886

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X PremiumRenegadeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $23,130 $24,680
Base Invoice $21,960 $21,628 $23,039
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
All Weather Package 500    
Cargo net 48    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Satellite radio 432 195 195
Fog lights 374    
Cargo cover 166    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Security Group   175  
Quick Order Package D   630  
Side curtain airbags   490 490
Trailer Tow Group   365 365
Sunroof   700 700
Tire-pressure monitor   75 75
Luxury Group   1,245  
Heated front seats   250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link   275 275
4-speed automatic   825  
4WD w/low range   395  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,510 1,510
Quick Order Package G (4WD)     1,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
All Weather Package 417    
Cargo net 31    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Satellite radio 324 176 176
Fog lights 243    
Cargo cover 108    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Security Group   158  
Quick Order Package D   567  
Side curtain airbags   441 441
Trailer Tow Group   329 329
Sunroof   630 630
Tire-pressure monitor   68 68
Luxury Group   1,121  
Heated front seats   225 225
Bluetooth cell phone link   248 248
4-speed automatic   743  
4WD w/low range   356  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,394 1,394
Quick Order Package G (4WD)     1,413
Options (change) 2,959 7,130 5,430
Options (change) 2,151 6,456 4,924
Destination 775 660 660
Total Price $27,029 $30,920 $30,770
Total Invoice $24,886 $28,744 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,011
Model Year201220062006
ModelForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X PremiumRenegadeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/75-16235/65-17
Total Price$27,029$30,920$30,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,029$29,025$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0
Total Invoice$24,886$28,744$28,623
Adjustments for Features0-1,762-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,886$26,982$26,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year201220062006
ModelForesterLibertyLiberty
Trim2.5 X PremiumRenegadeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
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  
Front side airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Taillight guards $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,495$6,390$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,762-1,726

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in174.4 in
Width70.1 in71.6 in
Height65.9 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft329.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Renegade

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Quick Order Package D
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Skid plates150No
Taillight guards150No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested47528%
Total Not Requested120072%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Quick Order Package G (4WD)
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested175074%

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