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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: $29,890

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,842

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $30,445 $33,320
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $28,725 $31,341
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468 270 270
Remote start 432 432 432 200 200
Media Center 730N       1,845 1,845
Front side airbags       490 490
3.73 axle ratio       50  
Automatic climate control, front       155 155
Leather seating surfaces       900 900
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351 240 240
Remote start 324 324 324 178 178
Media Center 730N       1,642 1,642
Front side airbags       436 436
3.73 axle ratio       45  
Automatic climate control, front       138 138
Leather seating surfaces       801 801
Options (change) 2,100 1,900 1,900 3,910 3,860
Options (change) 1,741 1,563 1,563 3,480 3,435
Destination 795 795 795 800 800
Total Price $29,890 $31,090 $32,690 $35,155 $37,980
Total Invoice $27,842 $28,944 $30,442 $33,005 $35,576

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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: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,216
Model Year20132013201320112011
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
TransmissionT4T4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$29,890$31,090$32,690$35,155$37,980
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,830-2,2050-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$29,260$30,485$35,155$37,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,725$0$2,225
Total Invoice$27,842$28,944$30,442$33,005$35,576
Adjustments for Features-1,053-1,704-2,0530-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,789$27,240$28,389$33,005$35,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$1,600$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20132013201320112011
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  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$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$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control   $250$250
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 
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  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$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$7,285$7,985$8,360$6,155$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,830$2,205$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,053-1,704-2,0530-562

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length169.5 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

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 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

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