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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,824

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,489

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterWrangler JKWrangler JK
Trim2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $27,992 $32,695 $35,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
All-weather floor mats 69 95 95
Class II trailer hitch 468 495 495
Remote start 432 495 495
Media Center 430N   1,195 1,195
Front side airbags   495 495
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Automatic climate control, front   395 395
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
All-weather floor mats 39 85 85
Class II trailer hitch 351 441 441
Remote start 324 441 441
Media Center 430N   1,064 1,064
Front side airbags   441 441
Leather seating surfaces   1,202 1,202
Automatic climate control, front   352 352
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,246 1,246
Options (change) 2,154 5,920 5,920
Options (change) 1,722 5,272 5,272
Destination 775 1,195 1,195
Total Price $32,824 $41,360 $44,560
Total Invoice $30,489 $39,162 $42,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,235
Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterWrangler JKWrangler JK
Trim2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$32,824$41,360$44,560
Adjustments for Features-6050-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,219$41,360$43,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$30,489$39,162$42,106
Adjustments for Features-5620-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,927$39,162$41,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterWrangler JKWrangler JK
Trim2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Rock rails  $200
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power mirrors$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,585$7,980$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5620-756

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterWrangler JK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length179.5 in184.4 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft370.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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