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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: $32,850

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,294

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $26,409 $29,028 $31,599
Skid plates 584    
Class II trailer hitch 468 295 320
Remote start 432 495 495
Navigation system 1,800    
Satellite radio 453    
iPod integration 223    
Media Center 430N   1,035 1,035
Front side airbags   495 495
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,125 1,125
Skid plates 380    
Class II trailer hitch 351 263 285
Remote start 324 441 441
Navigation system 1,650    
Satellite radio 340    
iPod integration 145    
Media Center 430N   921 921
Front side airbags   441 441
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 3,960 4,500 4,525
Options (change) 3,190 4,006 4,028
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $32,850 $36,170 $39,020
Total Invoice $30,294 $33,959 $36,552

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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: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,394
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$32,850$36,170$39,020
Adjustments for Features-7900-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$36,170$38,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$30,294$33,959$36,552
Adjustments for Features-7290-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$33,959$35,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,031

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
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
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power mirrors$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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$7,645$6,855$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-7290-562

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,440 lb.4,100 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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