Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Subaru Forester opens lower by $94 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 13 | 12 |
| Lowest payment | $389/mo | $295/mo |
| Average payment | $439/mo | $424/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $1,889 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Jeep
- Who finances the lease
- Stellantis Financial Services US; older contracts may still say Chrysler CapitalPublished jointly for Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler; the wording above is Chrysler's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.30/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.25/mi if you buy them at signing.
Subaru
- Who finances the lease
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. provides SMF financing and leasing
- Excess mileage
- $0.15/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.10/mi if you buy them at signing.
- Disposition fee at return
- $300Waived: Subaru pays the fee under its Lease Loyalty Program when you lease a new Subaru through Subaru Motors Finance.
- Lease loyalty
- Up to $550 toward the first monthly payment (SOA), plus disposition-fee waiver. Ask the retailer for current eligibility.
Current offers on both
All Jeep Wrangler lease deals
Score612026 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 4×4
Monthly: $389/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Jeep Wrangler Sport
Monthly: $399/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
2026 Jeep Wrangler
Monthly: $416/mo
Term: 39 mo
New York
All Subaru Forester lease deals
Score672026 Subaru Forester
Monthly: $295/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
Score522026 Subaru Forester Sport
Monthly: $385/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Subaru Forester
Monthly: $395/mo
New York
Wrangler vs Forester, answered
- Is the Jeep Wrangler or the Subaru Forester cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Subaru Forester starts at $295 per month and the Jeep Wrangler at $389 — a gap of $94 per month, or about $3,384 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Jeep Wrangler and Subaru Forester lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 13 live Jeep Wrangler listings and 12 live Subaru Forester listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Wrangler and Forester the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Wrangler or the Forester?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Jeep Wrangler and $1,889 on the Subaru Forester. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.