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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: $38,405

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,605

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterWrangler JKWrangler JK
Trim2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $33,675 $32,695 $35,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
All-weather floor mats 81 95 95
Class II trailer hitch 619 495 495
Remote start 455 495 495
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 158    
All-weather floor mats 52 85 85
Class II trailer hitch 464 441 441
Remote start 341 441 441
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) 1,400 5,920 5,920
Options (change) 1,015 5,272 5,272
Destination 915 1,195 1,195
Total Price $38,405 $41,360 $44,560
Total Invoice $35,605 $39,162 $42,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,092
Model Year201820182018
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)23/27 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$38,405$41,360$44,560
Adjustments for Features-5,9700-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,435$41,360$43,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$35,605$39,162$42,106
Adjustments for Features-5,5350-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$39,162$41,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year201820182018
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power mirrors$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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$12,850$6,880$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5350-756

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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