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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: $33,904

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,840 $29,895
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295  
Trailer Tow Group 795  
2.0L I4 0  
AWD 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178  
Trailer Tow Group 723  
2.0L I4 0  
AWD 1,475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 5,345 3,234
Options (change) 4,973 2,512
Destination 1,495 775
Total Price $42,680 $33,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,347
Model Year20212012
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,680$33,904
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,140$33,904

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
ModelCherokeeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
App support$0 
CD player $125
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,900$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5360

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
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 Weight4,000 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 audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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