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Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,497

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,665

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $33,675
AWD 1,500 1,500  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295    
Luxury Group 1,345    
Technology Group 1,645 1,645  
Trailer Tow Group 795    
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   345  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Remote start     455
Class II trailer hitch     619
AWD 1,475 1,526  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178    
Luxury Group 1,224    
Technology Group 1,497 1,497  
Trailer Tow Group 723    
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   314  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Remote start     341
Class II trailer hitch     464
Options (change) 10,080 6,990 1,492
Options (change) 9,282 6,522 1,075
Destination 1,095 1,095 915
Total Price $40,970 $42,180 $38,497
Total Invoice $39,450 $40,732 $35,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,880
Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6271hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,970$42,180$38,497
Adjustments for Features-1,850-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,120$38,880$38,497
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0
Total Invoice$39,450$40,732$35,665
Adjustments for Features-1,781-3,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,669$37,545$35,665
Cost Above Minimum$124$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,950$11,400$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,781-3,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelCherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.0 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,044 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested275220%
Total Not Requested-150-120%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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