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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: $32,944

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,601

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,795 $35,995
Base Invoice $28,084 $31,312 $34,256
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
All-weather floor mats 69 95 95
Class II trailer hitch 468 395 395
Remote start 432 495 495
Media Center 730N   1,895 1,895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,300 1,300
Leather seating surfaces   1,300 1,300
Automatic climate control, front   395 395
Front side airbags   495 495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
All-weather floor mats 39 85 85
Class II trailer hitch 351 352 352
Remote start 324 441 441
Media Center 730N   1,687 1,687
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,157 1,157
Leather seating surfaces   1,157 1,157
Automatic climate control, front   352 352
Front side airbags   441 441
Options (change) 2,154 6,370 6,370
Options (change) 1,722 5,672 5,672
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $32,944 $40,160 $43,360
Total Invoice $30,601 $37,979 $40,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,706
Model Year201320152015
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$32,944$40,160$43,360
Adjustments for Features-1,4300-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,514$40,160$42,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$30,601$37,979$40,923
Adjustments for Features-1,3280-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,273$37,979$40,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,189

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201320152015
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5 XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$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  
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Rock rails  $200
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power mirrors$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,435$7,005$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3280-755

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,440 lb.4,100 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft370.6 ft3

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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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested850104%
Total Not Requested-35-4%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested0104%
Total Not Requested0-4%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested850104%
Total Not Requested-35-4%

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