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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: $37,478

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,562

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,495 $34,895 $33,095
Base Invoice $28,781 $33,857 $30,927
AWD 2,000 1,055  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,195    
CD player, remote 495 495  
Technology Group 1,645 1,645  
SafetyTec Group 1,095    
Temporary spare tire 215    
Engine-block heater 115 115 133
Cargo cover 145 145 182
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895
Door sill trim plates     38
Cargo organizer     60
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
AC power outlet     415
Remote start     445
AWD 1,955 1,119  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,087    
CD player, remote 450 450  
Technology Group 1,497 1,497  
SafetyTec Group 996    
Temporary spare tire 196    
Engine-block heater 105 105 86
Cargo cover 132 132 118
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638
Door sill trim plates     24
Cargo organizer     39
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
AC power outlet     311
Remote start     333
Options (change) 10,405 6,955 3,533
Options (change) 9,603 6,488 2,785
Destination 1,095 1,095 850
Total Price $40,995 $42,945 $37,478
Total Invoice $39,479 $41,440 $34,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Overland
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,412
Model Year201720172015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6271hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,995$42,945$37,478
Adjustments for Features-3,115-5,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,880$37,280$37,478
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$39,479$41,440$34,562
Adjustments for Features-3,000-5,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,479$35,974$34,562
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172015
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate $350$350
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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
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 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$9,875$12,425$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$5,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,000-5,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested185070%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested185070%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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