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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: $33,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,154 $28,084
CD player, remote 195  
Uconnect 8.4N 795  
Temporary spare tire 195  
3.2L V6 1,495  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Navigation system   1,600
CD player, remote 177  
Uconnect 8.4N 723  
Temporary spare tire 177  
3.2L V6 1,360  
AWD 1,915  
Panoramic sunroof 1,269  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 6,075 3,217
Options (change) 5,621 2,475
Destination 995 725
Total Price $35,165 $33,937
Total Invoice $33,770 $31,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,165$33,937
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,725$33,937
Total Invoice$33,770$31,284
Adjustments for Features-2,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,427$31,284

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,875$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length182.0 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,044 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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