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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: $30,723

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,481

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $26,116
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
AWD 1,500 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   345  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Cargo organizer     115
Satellite radio     445
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
AWD 1,475 1,526  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   314  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Cargo organizer     72
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 5,000 5,345 2,183
Options (change) 4,660 5,025 1,720
Destination 1,095 1,095 645
Total Price $35,890 $40,535 $30,723
Total Invoice $34,828 $39,235 $28,481

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,175
Model Year201820182008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6271hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,890$40,535$30,723
Adjustments for Features-5,330-8,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,560$31,805$30,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$34,828$39,235$28,481
Adjustments for Features-5,172-8,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,656$30,785$28,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,129$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100 
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$11,700$15,100$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$8,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,172-8,4500

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelCherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length182.0 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,044 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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