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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: $30,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,212

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $30,445 $33,320
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $28,725 $31,341
Skid plates 584 584    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 270 270
Remote start 432 432 200 200
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
Media Center 430N     1,035 1,035
Front side airbags     490 490
3.73 axle ratio     50  
Automatic climate control, front     155 155
Leather seating surfaces     900 900
Skid plates 380 380    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 240 240
Remote start 324 324 178 178
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
Media Center 430N     921 921
Front side airbags     436 436
3.73 axle ratio     45  
Automatic climate control, front     138 138
Leather seating surfaces     801 801
Options (change) 3,960 3,960 3,100 3,050
Options (change) 3,187 3,190 2,759 2,714
Destination 695 695 800 800
Total Price $30,650 $32,850 $34,345 $37,170
Total Invoice $28,212 $30,294 $32,284 $34,855

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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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,181
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, 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$34,345$37,170
Adjustments for Features-1,205-1,6400-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$31,210$34,345$36,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$2,225
Total Invoice$28,212$30,294$32,284$34,855
Adjustments for Features-1,109-1,5120-563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,103$28,782$32,284$34,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0$2,008

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2009200920112011
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  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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
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
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
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  
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  
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$7,210$7,645$6,005$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$1,640$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,109-1,5120-563

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092011
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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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