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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: $32,642

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,081

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,615 $39,440 $39,300 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $30,697 $35,882 $36,222 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Side curtain airbags 560          
Bluetooth cell phone link 275          
Quick Order Package K 1,250          
Engine-block heater 40 40 40 133 133 133
Navigation system 1,200   1,200      
Class IV trailer hitch 255          
AY1 Option Package     3,195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199 199
Navigation Package       1,350    
Universal garage door opener       76 76 76
Cargo cover       182 182 182
Roof rack crossbars       199 199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224 224
Class II trailer hitch       634 634 634
Side curtain airbags 493          
Bluetooth cell phone link 242          
Quick Order Package K 1,100          
Engine-block heater 35 35 35 86 86 86
Navigation system 1,056   1,056      
Class IV trailer hitch 224          
AY1 Option Package     2,812      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129 129
Navigation Package       1,157    
Universal garage door opener       49 49 49
Cargo cover       118 118 118
Roof rack crossbars       117 117 117
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145 145
Class II trailer hitch       475 475 475
Options (change) 3,580 40 4,435 2,997 1,647 1,647
Options (change) 3,150 35 3,903 2,276 1,119 1,119
Destination 695 695 695 850 850 850
Total Price $37,890 $40,175 $44,430 $32,642 $33,292 $36,292
Total Invoice $34,542 $36,612 $40,820 $30,081 $30,754 $33,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,714
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V8330hp V8420hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/45-20225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,890$40,175$44,430$32,642$33,292$36,292
Adjustments for Features0-415-1,475-2,445-2,680-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,890$39,760$42,955$30,197$30,612$33,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,870$5,065$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$34,542$36,612$40,820$30,081$30,754$33,538
Adjustments for Features0-378-1,355-2,253-2,476-2,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$36,234$39,465$27,828$28,278$30,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$4,923$0$450$3,049

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000   
CVT   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Roof rack$300$300 $300$300$300
Roof rails  $250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40    
Tow hook(s), rear $25    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0   
Wood trim $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,780$7,840$8,810$9,045$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$1,475$2,445$2,680$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-378-1,355-2,253-2,476-2,661

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.9 in
Length186.6 in180.9 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft374.7 ft3

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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
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

AY1 Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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