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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: $29,150

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $488

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,654

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,295 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $26,195 $30,240
Base Invoice $23,848 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $23,969 $27,569
Navigation system 600          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795          
All Weather Package 500          
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 133 35 35
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 634 220 220
Fog lights 386          
Remote start 445 445 445 445 185 185
Navigation Package   1,350        
MyGig Infotainment System with nav         1,275 1,275
Front side airbags         490 490
3.73 axle ratio         50  
Power Convenience Group           800
Deep-tinted rear windows           300
Navigation system 532          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663          
All Weather Package 417          
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86 31 31
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 475 194 194
Fog lights 289          
Remote start 333 333 333 333 163 163
Navigation Package   1,157        
MyGig Infotainment System with nav         1,122 1,122
Front side airbags         431 431
3.73 axle ratio         44  
Power Convenience Group           704
Deep-tinted rear windows           264
Options (change) 3,493 2,562 1,212 1,212 2,255 3,305
Options (change) 2,795 2,051 894 894 1,985 2,909
Destination 850 850 850 850 700 700
Total Price $29,638 $32,207 $32,857 $35,857 $29,150 $34,245
Total Invoice $27,493 $29,856 $30,529 $33,313 $26,654 $31,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,256
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$29,638$32,207$32,857$35,857$29,150$34,245
Adjustments for Features-4,415-6,280-6,515-6,7150-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,223$25,927$26,342$29,142$29,150$31,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$704$1,119$3,919$0$2,795
Total Invoice$27,493$29,856$30,529$33,313$26,654$31,178
Adjustments for Features-4,095-5,822-6,053-6,2390-2,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,398$24,034$24,476$27,074$26,654$29,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$1,078$3,676$0$2,430

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150
CVT $1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25     
PIN Code Access  $10$10  
Power liftgate $350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Forward collision warning$200     
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200     
Lane sway warning$25     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Terrain selector $200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$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$0  
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)     $0
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Lockable front differential     $150
Lockable rear differential     $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare    $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Removable soft top    $2000$2000
Skid plates    $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Tubular side steps    $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
Off-road navigation system    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass    $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Stain-resistant fabric    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars     $350
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$9,495$11,360$11,595$11,795$5,080$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$6,280$6,515$6,715$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,095-5,822-6,053-6,2390-2,094

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length180.9 in184.4 in
Width70.7 in73.9 in
Height66.4 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
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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