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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: $30,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,065

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,028 $31,599
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 320
Skid plate (one) 110    
Satellite radio 445    
4-speed automatic 800    
Front side airbags   495 495
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,125 1,125
Class II trailer hitch 192 263 285
Skid plate (one) 71    
Satellite radio 334    
4-speed automatic 727    
Front side airbags   441 441
Limited-slip rear differential   263  
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 1,650 3,265 2,995
Options (change) 1,324 2,907 2,666
Destination 625 925 925
Total Price $30,170 $34,935 $37,490
Total Invoice $28,065 $32,860 $35,190

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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: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$30,170$34,935$37,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,170$33,740$35,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,255
Total Invoice$28,065$32,860$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,124-1,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,065$31,736$33,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,051

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Roll bar $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Hood scoop$100  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Skid plate (one)$50  
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Power mirrors$150  
Trip computer $150$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 lumbar 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$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,320$7,515$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,124-1,403

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,100 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
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Heavy-duty rear axle (optional)0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler 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%

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