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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: $29,115

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $3,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,623

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $3,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $26,195 $30,240
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,969 $27,569
Navigation system 1,350        
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619 220 220
Remote start 455 455 455 185 185
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 1,156        
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464 194 194
Remote start 341 341 341 163 163
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) 2,424 1,074 1,074 2,220 3,270
Options (change) 1,961 805 805 1,954 2,878
Destination 915 915 915 700 700
Total Price $32,734 $35,079 $38,079 $29,115 $34,210
Total Invoice $30,381 $32,607 $35,395 $26,623 $31,147

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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: $4,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,050
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$32,734$35,079$38,079$29,115$34,210
Adjustments for Features-6,735-10,795-11,0950-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,999$24,284$26,984$29,115$31,910
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$2,795
Total Invoice$30,381$32,607$35,395$26,623$31,147
Adjustments for Features-6,251-10,034-10,3130-2,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,130$22,573$25,082$26,623$29,053
Cost Above Minimum$1,557$0$2,509$0$2,430

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterWranglerWrangler
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$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  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$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  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$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  
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power mirrors$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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  
Stain-resistant fabric   $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,065$15,125$15,425$4,330$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,735$10,795$11,095$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,251-10,034-10,3130-2,094

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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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