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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: $32,500

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $234

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,780

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterWrangler
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $27,770
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,503
Navigation system 1,350      
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619 270
Remote start 455 455 455 185
uconnect gps       1,275
Front side airbags       490
3.73 axle ratio       50
Leather seating surfaces       1,710
Navigation system 1,156      
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464 240
Remote start 341 341 341 165
uconnect gps       1,135
Front side airbags       436
3.73 axle ratio       45
Leather seating surfaces       1,506
Options (change) 2,424 1,074 1,074 3,980
Options (change) 1,961 805 805 3,527
Destination 915 915 915 750
Total Price $32,734 $35,079 $38,079 $32,500
Total Invoice $30,381 $32,607 $35,395 $29,780

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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: $6,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,836
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterWrangler
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4202hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18255/70-18
Total Price$32,734$35,079$38,079$32,500
Adjustments for Features-5,260-9,320-9,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,474$25,759$28,459$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,381$32,607$35,395$29,780
Adjustments for Features-4,882-8,663-8,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,499$23,944$26,453$29,780
Cost Above Minimum$1,555$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterWrangler
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$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
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
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
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 
Trailer sway control   $25
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
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Removable soft top   $2000
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $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
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $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
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
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$13,875$14,175$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$9,320$9,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,882-8,663-8,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182009
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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
uconnect gps
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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