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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: $36,776

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $1,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverlandTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $34,595
Uconnect 8.4N 945    
CD player, remote 445 445  
Luxury Group 1,845    
SafetyTec Group 995    
Technology Group 1,495 1,495  
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
Cargo cover 125    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Cargo net     68
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Remote start     455
Uconnect 8.4N 860    
CD player, remote 405 405  
Luxury Group 1,679    
SafetyTec Group 905    
Technology Group 1,360 1,360  
Temporary spare tire 177 177  
Cargo cover 114    
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Cargo net     44
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Remote start     341
Options (change) 7,640 3,730 1,171
Options (change) 6,951 3,393 804
Destination 995 995 1,010
Total Price $37,830 $39,420 $36,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,602
Model Year201620162020
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverlandTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,830$39,420$36,776
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,830$37,720$36,476
Cost Above Minimum$110$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162020
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverlandTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $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
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Cargo tray  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
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 
Total Value of Features$7,575$9,275$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,641-15

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162020
ModelCherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length182.0 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft376.1 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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