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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: $30,352

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,039

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $27,730 $32,050
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $26,254 $30,186
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468 270 270
Remote start 432 432 432 185 185
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600    
Satellite radio 432        
Media Center 730N       1,550 1,550
Front side airbags       490 490
3.73 axle ratio       50  
Leather seating surfaces       650 650
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351 240 240
Remote start 324 324 324 165 165
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335    
Satellite radio 324        
Media Center 730N       1,380 1,380
Front side airbags       436 436
3.73 axle ratio       45  
Leather seating surfaces       579 579
Options (change) 3,132 2,500 2,500 3,195 3,145
Options (change) 2,500 2,010 2,010 2,845 2,800
Destination 725 725 725 750 750
Total Price $30,352 $31,220 $33,220 $31,675 $35,945
Total Invoice $28,039 $28,921 $30,819 $29,849 $33,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,494
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4A4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$30,352$31,220$33,220$31,675$35,945
Adjustments for Features-2,905-3,605-3,9800-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,447$27,615$29,240$31,675$34,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,793$0$2,620
Total Invoice$28,039$28,921$30,819$29,849$33,736
Adjustments for Features-2,684-3,340-3,6920-1,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,355$25,581$27,127$29,849$32,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$1,772$0$2,338

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range    $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear defrost$200$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$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$25  
Externally-mounted spare   $0$0
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Removable soft top   $2000$2000
Skid plates   $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power mirrors$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$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$7,660$8,360$8,735$4,755$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$3,605$3,980$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,684-3,340-3,6920-1,549

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20112010
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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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