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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: $25,745

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $1,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,588

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $1,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $22,206 $26,184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 245 245    
Fog lights 382 382          
Security Group           295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel           300 300
Floor mats           30 30
Satellite radio           195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 158 158    
Fog lights 286 286          
Security Group           260 260
Leather-wrapped steering wheel           264 264
Floor mats           26 26
Satellite radio           172 172
Options (change) 627 627 245 245 245 820 820
Options (change) 444 444 158 158 158 722 722
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 660 660
Total Price $27,237 $31,037 $30,555 $34,250 $37,250 $25,745 $30,215
Total Invoice $25,574 $28,966 $28,578 $31,960 $34,748 $23,588 $27,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year2018201820182018201820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-1830x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$27,237$31,037$30,555$34,250$37,250$25,745$30,215
Adjustments for Features-4,235-6,260-7,725-12,510-12,8100-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,002$24,777$22,830$21,740$24,440$25,745$29,915
Cost Above Minimum$1,262$3,037$1,090$0$2,700$0$4,170
Total Invoice$25,574$28,966$28,578$31,960$34,748$23,588$27,566
Adjustments for Features-3,976-5,842-7,225-11,674-11,9500-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,598$23,124$21,353$20,286$22,798$23,588$27,292
Cost Above Minimum$1,312$2,838$1,067$0$2,512$0$3,704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2018201820182018201820062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25  
PIN Code Access   $10$10  
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350  
Power locks$275$275$275$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250  
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200  
Backup collision intervention   $150$150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100  
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Lane sway warning   $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75  
Cargo tray  $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)      $0
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Lockable front differential      $150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare     $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Removable soft top     $2000$2000
Skid plates     $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear     $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0  
Navigation system   $600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0$0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0  
White-letter tires     $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,325$11,350$12,815$17,600$17,900$5,090$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$6,260$7,725$12,510$12,810$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,976-5,842-7,225-11,674-11,9500-274

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in103.4 in
Length180.9 in167.0 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in71.2 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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