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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: $31,022

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,840 $27,895
Trailer Tow Group 795  
2.0L I4 0  
AWD 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Cargo organizer   115
Class II trailer hitch   299
Satellite radio   445
Trailer Tow Group 723  
2.0L I4 0  
AWD 1,475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Cargo organizer   72
Class II trailer hitch   195
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 4,050 2,482
Options (change) 3,795 1,915
Destination 1,495 645
Total Price $41,385 $31,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,102
Model Year20212008
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$41,385$31,022
Adjustments for Features-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,780$31,022

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,800$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7160

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
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 Weight4,000 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
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested22536%
Total Not Requested40064%

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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