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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: $28,194

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,445 $33,320
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,725 $31,341
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 270 270
Skid plate (one) 110 110    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Front side airbags     490 490
3.73 axle ratio     50  
Limited-slip rear differential     295  
Automatic climate control, front     155 155
Leather seating surfaces     900 900
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 240 240
Skid plate (one) 71 71    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Front side airbags     436 436
3.73 axle ratio     45  
Limited-slip rear differential     263  
Automatic climate control, front     138 138
Leather seating surfaces     801 801
Options (change) 854 854 2,160 1,815
Options (change) 600 600 1,923 1,615
Destination 645 645 800 800
Total Price $28,194 $29,394 $33,405 $35,935
Total Invoice $26,175 $27,361 $31,448 $33,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,116
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$28,194$29,394$33,405$35,935
Adjustments for Features-8650-1,020-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,329$29,394$32,385$34,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$2,230
Total Invoice$26,175$27,361$31,448$33,756
Adjustments for Features-8030-960-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,372$27,361$30,488$32,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,989$0$2,028

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Roll bar  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)   $0
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$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$50  
Skid plates  $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0 $0$0
Power mirrors$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,835$5,970$6,990$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0$1,020$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-8030-960-1,240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20082011
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
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Heavy-duty rear axle (optional)0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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