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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: $30,664

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,058

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,415 $33,615 $39,440 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,179 $30,697 $35,882 $24,355 $26,707
Quick Order Package X 3,725        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,800 1,800
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Heated front seats 370        
Class II trailer hitch 180     468 468
Satellite radio 195     453 453
Skid plates   200 145 584 584
Quick Order Package K   1,250      
Class IV trailer hitch   255      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Cargo cover       166 166
Bodyside moldings       238 238
Quick Order Package X 3,278        
Side curtain airbags 493 493      
Bluetooth cell phone link 242 242      
Navigation system 1,056 1,056   1,501 1,501
CD changer, in-dash 264        
Heated front seats 326        
Class II trailer hitch 158     351 351
Satellite radio 172     340 340
Skid plates   176 128 380 380
Quick Order Package K   1,100      
Class IV trailer hitch   224      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Cargo cover       108 108
Bodyside moldings       155 155
Options (change) 6,805 3,740 145 3,974 3,974
Options (change) 5,989 3,291 128 3,008 3,008
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $34,915 $38,050 $40,280 $30,664 $33,164
Total Invoice $31,863 $34,683 $36,705 $28,058 $30,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,562
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6235hp V8330hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/65-17245/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,915$38,050$40,280$30,664$33,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-1,940-1,920-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$36,460$38,340$28,744$30,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$3,425$0$2,140
Total Invoice$31,863$34,683$36,705$28,058$30,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,449-1,768-1,757-2,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,863$33,234$34,937$26,301$28,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,371$3,074$0$2,018

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Front side airbags   $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plates $150$150$150$150
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Surround sound   $250$250
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0  
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,805$6,155$6,135$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$1,940$1,920$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,449-1,768-1,757-2,091

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.0 in
Length186.6 in179.5 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested255074%
Total Not Requested90526%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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