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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,194

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,415 $33,615 $39,440 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,179 $30,697 $35,882 $24,930 $26,116
Cargo Convenience Group 125        
Quick Order Package F 1,580        
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Class II trailer hitch 180     299 299
Satellite radio 195 195   445 445
Heated front seats 370        
Sunroof 800 800      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Skid plates   200 145    
Class IV trailer hitch   255      
Skid plate (one)       110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Cargo Convenience Group 110        
Quick Order Package F 1,390        
CD changer, in-dash 264        
Class II trailer hitch 158     195 195
Satellite radio 172 172   334 334
Heated front seats 326        
Sunroof 704 704      
Side curtain airbags 493 493      
Skid plates   176 128    
Class IV trailer hitch   224      
Skid plate (one)       71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 4,110 2,010 145 854 1,124
Options (change) 3,617 1,769 128 600 775
Destination 695 695 695 645 645
Total Price $32,220 $36,320 $40,280 $28,194 $29,664
Total Invoice $29,491 $33,161 $36,705 $26,175 $27,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,124
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6235hp V8330hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/65-17245/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$32,220$36,320$40,280$28,194$29,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-2,915-870-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,220$34,705$37,365$27,324$29,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,485$5,145$0$2,185
Total Invoice$29,491$33,161$36,705$26,175$27,536
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,656-808-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,491$31,686$34,049$25,367$27,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$4,558$0$2,025

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags   $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Skid plates $150$150  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
Navigation system  $600  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0  
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,690$6,305$7,605$5,560$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$2,915$870$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,475-2,656-808-144

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in99.4 in
Length186.6 in176.6 in
Width73.3 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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