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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: $35,615

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $657

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,466

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $31,569 $29,028 $31,599
Engine-block heater 133 95 95
Class II trailer hitch 634 295 320
AC power outlet 415    
Remote start 445 495 495
Connectivity Group   385 385
Front side airbags   495 495
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,125 1,125
Engine-block heater 86 85 85
Class II trailer hitch 475 263 285
AC power outlet 311    
Remote start 333 441 441
Connectivity Group   343 343
Front side airbags   441 441
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 1,627 3,945 3,970
Options (change) 1,205 3,513 3,535
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $36,272 $35,615 $38,465
Total Invoice $33,624 $33,466 $36,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,790
Model Year201620122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$36,272$35,615$38,465
Adjustments for Features-3,1800-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,092$35,615$37,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$33,624$33,466$36,059
Adjustments for Features-2,9480-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,676$33,466$35,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,031

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201620122012
ModelForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$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$9,795$6,615$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9480-562

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,624 lb.4,100 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
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%
Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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