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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: $33,367

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,674

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $26,409
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295    
Trailer Tow Group 795    
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
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Bodyside moldings     238
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Navigation system     1,800
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178    
Trailer Tow Group 723    
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
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Bodyside moldings     155
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 7,090 5,345 4,477
Options (change) 6,561 5,025 3,570
Destination 1,095 1,095 695
Total Price $37,980 $40,535 $33,367
Total Invoice $36,729 $39,235 $30,674

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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: $217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year201820182009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6271hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,980$40,535$33,367
Adjustments for Features-4,830-6,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,150$33,680$33,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0
Total Invoice$36,729$39,235$30,674
Adjustments for Features-4,671-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,058$32,600$30,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$542$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Cargo organizer$100$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 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$10,650$12,675$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$6,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,671-6,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
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 radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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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