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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: $29,115

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,623

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $26,195 $30,240
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,969 $27,569
Skid plates 584 584    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 220 220
Remote start 432 432 185 185
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,275 1,275
Front side airbags     490 490
3.73 axle ratio     50  
Power Convenience Group       800
Deep-tinted rear windows       300
Skid plates 380 380    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 194 194
Remote start 324 324 163 163
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,122 1,122
Front side airbags     431 431
3.73 axle ratio     44  
Power Convenience Group       704
Deep-tinted rear windows       264
Options (change) 3,960 3,960 2,220 3,270
Options (change) 3,187 3,190 1,954 2,878
Destination 695 695 700 700
Total Price $30,650 $32,850 $29,115 $34,210
Total Invoice $28,212 $30,294 $26,623 $31,147

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,535
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$30,650$32,850$29,115$34,210
Adjustments for Features-4,480-4,9150-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,170$27,935$29,115$31,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$2,795
Total Invoice$28,212$30,294$26,623$31,147
Adjustments for Features-4,124-4,5330-2,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,088$25,761$26,623$29,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$2,430

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
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
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Removable soft top  $2000$2000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power mirrors$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Stain-resistant fabric  $100$100
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$8,535$8,970$4,055$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$4,915$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,124-4,5330-2,094

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length179.5 in184.4 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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