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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: $29,470

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,421

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $27,770
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $25,503
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468 270
Remote start 432 432 432 185
uconnect gps       1,275
Front side airbags       490
3.73 axle ratio       50
Leather seating surfaces       1,710
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351 240
Remote start 324 324 324 165
uconnect gps       1,135
Front side airbags       436
3.73 axle ratio       45
Leather seating surfaces       1,506
Options (change) 2,100 1,900 1,900 3,980
Options (change) 1,741 1,563 1,563 3,527
Destination 775 775 775 750
Total Price $29,470 $30,570 $32,570 $32,500
Total Invoice $27,421 $28,432 $30,330 $29,780

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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: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,318
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4202hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17255/70-18
Total Price$29,470$30,570$32,570$32,500
Adjustments for Features-3,180-3,880-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,290$26,690$28,315$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$0
Total Invoice$27,421$28,432$30,330$29,780
Adjustments for Features-2,959-3,609-3,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,462$24,823$26,368$29,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$1,906$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterWrangler
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $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
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Removable soft top   $2000
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Off-road navigation system   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$7,560$8,260$8,635$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$3,880$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,959-3,609-3,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20122009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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