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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: $31,910

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $739

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,072

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $26,760
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $25,852
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 40
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634  
Media Center 730N       1,845
Comfort / Convenience Group       595
Trailer Tow Group       545
Large canvas sunroof       1,200
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 36
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475  
Media Center 730N       1,679
Comfort / Convenience Group       541
Trailer Tow Group       496
Large canvas sunroof       1,092
Options (change) 3,704 1,854 1,854 4,225
Options (change) 2,909 1,309 1,309 3,844
Destination 850 850 850 925
Total Price $32,649 $32,799 $35,799 $31,910
Total Invoice $30,072 $30,303 $33,086 $30,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,602
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$32,649$32,799$35,799$31,910
Adjustments for Features-3,315-3,315-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,334$29,484$32,284$31,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$30,072$30,303$33,086$30,621
Adjustments for Features-3,053-3,063-3,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,019$27,240$29,837$30,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$221$2,818$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterLiberty
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
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
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Large canvas sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,020$8,020$8,220$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,315$3,315$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,053-3,063-3,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.1 in
Length180.9 in176.9 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in72.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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