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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: $27,326

Subaru Forester   
Difference: $2,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWranglerWrangler
TrimBasePremiumUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $26,695 $23,065 $27,770 $32,090
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 270 270 270
Fog lights 382 382      
Alloy wheels 600        
Remote start 455 455   185 185
Power Convenience Group     800    
Deep-tinted rear windows     0    
Quick Order Package S     1,815    
Front side airbags     490 490 490
3.73 axle ratio     0 0  
4-speed automatic     0 0 825
4WD, part-time w/low range     2,000 2,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     195    
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 240 240 240
Fog lights 286 286      
Alloy wheels 500        
Remote start 341 341   165 165
Power Convenience Group     712    
Deep-tinted rear windows     0    
Quick Order Package S     1,615    
Front side airbags     436 436 436
3.73 axle ratio     0 0  
4-speed automatic     0 0 734
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,815 1,792  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     174    
Options (change) 2,056 1,456 5,570 2,945 1,770
Options (change) 1,591 1,091 4,992 2,633 1,575
Destination 975 975 750 750 750
Total Price $27,326 $29,126 $29,385 $31,465 $34,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,053
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWranglerWrangler
TrimBasePremiumUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG15/19 MPG15/19 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$27,326$29,126$29,385$31,465$34,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-595-1,195-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,326$26,271$28,790$30,270$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$1,055$0$0$1,480$4,025

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterWranglerWranglerWrangler
TrimBasePremiumUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700   
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear defrost$200$200   
Rear wiper$175$175   
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   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200   
Removable soft top  $2000$2000$2000
Skid plates  $150$150$150
Sunroof, large $1100   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tubular side steps   $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio $200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power mirrors$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100   
Stain-resistant fabric   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars    $350
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,895$8,750$6,490$7,090$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$595$1,195$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203-556-1,097-1,645

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20192009
ModelForesterWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in116.0 in
Length182.1 in184.4 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height67.5 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

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%

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%

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