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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: $25,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,493

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $21,285 $26,195 $30,240
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $20,024 $23,969 $27,569
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 295 295 220 220 220
Skid plate (one) 110 110 110 110      
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445      
Premium Package 2,500            
Power Convenience Group         800   800
Deep-tinted rear windows         0    
Quick Order Package S         1,815    
CD changer, in-dash         350 350 350
Front side airbags         490 490 490
3.73 axle ratio         50 50  
Limited-slip rear differential         295 295  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         195    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 192 192 194 194 194
Skid plate (one) 71 71 71 71      
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334      
Premium Package 2,256            
Power Convenience Group         704   704
Deep-tinted rear windows         0    
Quick Order Package S         1,597    
CD changer, in-dash         308 308 308
Front side airbags         431 431 431
3.73 axle ratio         44 44  
Limited-slip rear differential         260 260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         172    
Options (change) 3,350 850 850 850 4,215 1,405 1,860
Options (change) 2,853 597 597 597 3,710 1,237 1,637
Destination 625 625 625 625 700 700 700
Total Price $25,170 $28,170 $27,470 $29,370 $26,200 $28,300 $32,800
Total Invoice $23,493 $26,152 $25,602 $27,338 $24,434 $25,906 $29,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year2007200720072007200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$25,170$28,170$27,470$29,370$26,200$28,300$32,800
Adjustments for Features-1,380-3,430-930-2,4050-450-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,790$24,740$26,540$26,965$26,200$27,850$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$2,750$3,175$0$1,650$4,425
Total Invoice$23,493$26,152$25,602$27,338$24,434$25,906$29,906
Adjustments for Features-1,288-3,184-867-2,2390-412-1,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,205$22,968$24,735$25,099$24,434$25,494$27,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$763$2,530$2,894$0$1,060$3,489

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2007200720072007200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0   
4-speed automatic $800     
6-speed manual    $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range      $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Brake assist    $50$50$50
Roll bar    $200$200$200
Stability control    $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75
Traction control    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300 $300   
Roof rails  $250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200   
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0   
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25   
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)      $0
Lockable front differential      $150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275 
Externally-mounted spare    $0$0$0
Hood scoop  $100$100   
Removable soft top    $2000$2000$2000
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50   
Skid plates    $150$150$150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40$40
Tubular side steps     $350 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25   
Compass $0  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25   
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150   
Trip computer    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100   
Stain-resistant fabric     $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200     
Disconnectable stabilizer bars      $350
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)      $0
White-letter tires    $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,770$7,820$5,320$6,795$4,390$4,840$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$3,430$930$2,405$0$450$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,288-3,184-867-2,2390-412-1,983

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in116.0 in
Length176.6 in184.4 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height65.0 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested227565%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Heavy-duty rear axle (optional)0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Heavy-duty rear axle (optional)0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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