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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,780

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,183

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Model Year20062018
ModelForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,345
Base Invoice $26,005 $35,647
All-weather floor mats 55 130
Class II trailer hitch 295  
Skid plate (one) 110  
4-speed automatic 800  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   795
Limited-slip rear differential   595
Leather seating surfaces   1,495
8-speed shiftable automatic   2,000
4WD w/low range   595
All-weather floor mats 33 116
Class II trailer hitch 192  
Skid plate (one) 71  
4-speed automatic 728  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   708
Limited-slip rear differential   530
Leather seating surfaces   1,331
8-speed shiftable automatic   1,780
4WD w/low range   530
Options (change) 1,260 5,610
Options (change) 1,024 4,995
Destination 625 1,195
Total Price $29,780 $44,150
Total Invoice $27,654 $41,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,468
Model Year20062018
ModelForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4285hp V6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/70-18
Total Price$29,780$44,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,780$40,230
Total Invoice$27,654$41,837
Adjustments for Features0-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,654$38,122

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Auxiliary switches $100
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Externally-mounted spare $0
Hood scoop$100 
Removable soft top $2000
Skid plate (one)$50 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,120$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,715

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.4 in
Length176.6 in188.4 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height65.0 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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