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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: $23,078

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,644

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $22,206 $26,184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445 195 195
Premium Package 1,500            
Skid plate (one) 110 110 110 110 110    
Security Group           295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel           300 300
Floor mats           30 30
CD changer, in-dash           300 300
Unbranded 7 speakers           295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334 172 172
Premium Package 1,338            
Skid plate (one) 71 71 71 71 71    
Security Group           260 260
Leather-wrapped steering wheel           264 264
Floor mats           26 26
CD changer, in-dash           264 264
Unbranded 7 speakers           260  
Options (change) 2,238 738 555 738 738 1,415 1,120
Options (change) 1,862 524 405 524 524 1,246 986
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 660 660
Total Price $24,078 $23,078 $27,895 $28,378 $29,278 $26,340 $30,515
Total Invoice $22,522 $21,644 $25,980 $26,466 $27,285 $24,112 $27,830

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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: $4,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year2008200820082008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-1730x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$24,078$23,078$27,895$28,378$29,278$26,340$30,515
Adjustments for Features-2,405-80-4,245-2,155-3,4300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,673$22,998$23,650$26,223$25,848$26,340$30,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$1,977$4,550$4,175$0$3,875
Total Invoice$22,522$21,644$25,980$26,466$27,285$24,112$27,830
Adjustments for Features-2,250-75-3,954-2,010-3,1970-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,272$21,569$22,026$24,456$24,088$24,112$27,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,297$1,754$4,184$3,816$0$3,444

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2008200820082008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800    
6-speed manual     $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250$250  
Power locks$275$275$275$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225  
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Roll bar     $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)      $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Lockable front differential      $150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Externally-mounted spare     $0$0
Hood scoop   $100$100  
Rear spoiler   $200   
Removable soft top     $2000$2000
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50$50  
Skid plates     $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear     $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25  
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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  
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0$0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
White-letter tires     $0 
Total Value of Features$7,745$5,420$9,585$7,495$8,770$5,340$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$80$4,245$2,155$3,430$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,250-75-3,954-2,010-3,1970-274

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in103.4 in
Length176.6 in167.0 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in71.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft363.3 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
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Total Requested115033%
Total Not Requested237567%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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