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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: $33,184

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,506

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,459

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Model Year20092018
ModelForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $37,345
Base Invoice $26,409 $35,647
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Skid plates 584  
All-weather floor mats 69 130
Remote start 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Navigation system 1,800  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   795
Cold Weather Group   895
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,495
Leather seating surfaces   1,495
8-speed shiftable automatic   2,000
4WD w/low range   595
Limited-slip rear differential   595
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Skid plates 380  
All-weather floor mats 39 116
Remote start 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Navigation system 1,650  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   708
Cold Weather Group   797
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,331
Leather seating surfaces   1,331
8-speed shiftable automatic   1,780
4WD w/low range   530
Limited-slip rear differential   530
Options (change) 4,294 8,000
Options (change) 3,402 7,123
Destination 695 1,195
Total Price $33,184 $46,540
Total Invoice $30,506 $43,965

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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: $10,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,927
Model Year20092018
ModelForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/70-18
Total Price$33,184$46,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,184$43,860
Total Invoice$30,506$43,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,506$41,433

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 XT LimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Auxiliary switches $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Engine-block heater $35
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Externally-mounted spare $0
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Removable soft top $2000
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,795$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,532

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.4 in
Length179.5 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height65.9 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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