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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: $35,690

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,021

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterWrangler JKWrangler JK
Trim2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $30,836 $32,695 $35,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Engine-block heater 133 95 95
All-weather floor mats 72 95 95
Class II trailer hitch 622 495 495
Remote start 436 495 495
AC power outlet 409    
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 128    
Engine-block heater 86 85 85
All-weather floor mats 46 85 85
Class II trailer hitch 466 441 441
Remote start 328 441 441
AC power outlet 306    
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) 1,870 6,015 6,015
Options (change) 1,360 5,357 5,357
Destination 825 1,195 1,195
Total Price $35,690 $41,455 $44,655
Total Invoice $33,021 $39,247 $42,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,572
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterWrangler JKWrangler JK
Trim2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$35,690$41,455$44,655
Adjustments for Features-1,4550-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$41,455$43,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$33,021$39,247$42,191
Adjustments for Features-1,3460-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,675$39,247$41,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterWrangler JKWrangler JK
Trim2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
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 
App support$0  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,085$7,630$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3460-756

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterWrangler JK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length180.9 in184.4 in
Width70.7 in73.9 in
Height66.4 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft370.6 ft3

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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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