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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: $31,096

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $69

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,560

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $25,030
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $23,372
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Remote start 432 432 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468  
Trailer Tow Group       395
Premium Group II       2,295
MyGig Infotainment System with nav       1,550
Large canvas sunroof       1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo net 31 31 31  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Remote start 324 324 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351  
Trailer Tow Group       356
Premium Group II       2,066
MyGig Infotainment System with nav       1,395
Large canvas sunroof       1,080
Options (change) 3,726 3,526 3,526 5,440
Options (change) 2,880 2,702 2,702 4,897
Destination 775 775 775 695
Total Price $31,096 $32,196 $34,196 $31,165
Total Invoice $28,560 $29,571 $31,469 $28,964

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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: $1,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,993
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$31,096$32,196$34,196$31,165
Adjustments for Features-1,730-2,430-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,366$29,766$31,391$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$0
Total Invoice$28,560$29,571$31,469$28,964
Adjustments for Features-1,589-2,232-2,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,971$27,339$28,888$28,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$1,917$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Large canvas sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,370$7,070$7,445$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$2,430$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,589-2,232-2,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20122008
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

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, rear250Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Remote start150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested105038%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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