Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011 Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,064

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,091

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011201120062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $20,495 $23,195 $26,995 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $19,397 $21,869 $25,316 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $22,206 $26,184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185 185 185    
Alloy wheels 400              
Fog lights 374 374            
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453 453 453 453    
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432     195 195
Security Group             295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel             300 300
Floor mats             30 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120 120 120    
Alloy wheels 348              
Fog lights 243 243            
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340 340 340 340    
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324     172 172
Security Group             260 260
Leather-wrapped steering wheel             264 264
Floor mats             26 26
Options (change) 1,844 1,444 1,070 1,070 638 638 820 820
Options (change) 1,375 1,027 784 784 460 460 722 722
Destination 725 725 725 725 725 725 660 660
Total Price $23,064 $25,364 $28,790 $28,290 $29,358 $31,358 $25,745 $30,215
Total Invoice $21,497 $23,621 $26,825 $26,323 $27,371 $29,269 $23,588 $27,566

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Jeep Wrangler dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,719
Model Year20112011201120112011201120062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-1730x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$23,064$25,364$28,790$28,290$29,358$31,358$25,745$30,215
Adjustments for Features-630-2,955-3,105-5,470-6,370-6,6700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,434$22,409$25,685$22,820$22,988$24,688$25,745$29,915
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$3,276$411$579$2,279$0$4,170
Total Invoice$21,497$23,621$26,825$26,323$27,371$29,269$23,588$27,566
Adjustments for Features-587-2,752-2,893-5,090-5,939-6,2260-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,910$20,869$23,932$21,233$21,432$23,043$23,588$27,292
Cost Above Minimum$41$0$3,063$364$563$2,174$0$3,704

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20112011201120112011201120062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900$900  
6-speed manual      $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Power locks$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Rearview camera    $200$200  
Roll bar      $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)       $0
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300
Lockable front differential       $150
Lockable rear differential       $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Externally-mounted spare      $0$0
Hood scoop  $100  $100  
Rear spoiler  $200  $200  
Removable soft top      $2000$2000
Skid plates      $150$150
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front      $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio   $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25  
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats   $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats      $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires      $0$0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
White-letter tires      $0 
Total Value of Features$5,770$8,095$8,245$10,610$11,510$11,810$5,140$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$2,955$3,105$5,470$6,370$6,670$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-587-2,752-2,893-5,090-5,939-6,2260-274

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20112006
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in103.4 in
Length179.5 in167.0 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in71.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft363.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.