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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: $31,096

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,115 $34,680 $39,705 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,802 $31,650 $46,117 $24,330 $26,409
Quick Order Package X 3,980        
Skid Plate Group 295 295      
Class II trailer hitch 180     468 468
Navigation system 1,890 2,085   1,800 1,800
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Sunroof   500      
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
Remote start       432 432
Satellite radio       453 453
Skid plates       584 584
Quick Order Package X 3,502        
Skid Plate Group 260 260      
Class II trailer hitch 158     351 351
Navigation system 1,663 1,835   1,647 1,650
CD changer, in-dash 264        
Sunroof   440      
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
Remote start       324 324
Satellite radio       340 340
Skid plates       380 380
Options (change) 6,645 3,135 0 4,406 4,406
Options (change) 5,847 2,759 0 3,478 3,481
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $35,455 $38,510 $40,400 $31,096 $33,296
Total Invoice $32,344 $35,104 $46,812 $28,503 $30,585

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,671
Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean / 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$35,455$38,510$40,400$31,096$33,296
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,425-905-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,455$37,385$38,975$30,191$32,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$3,520$0$1,840
Total Invoice$32,344$35,104$46,812$28,503$30,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,651-830-1,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,344$34,079$45,161$27,673$29,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$12,817$0$1,750

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean / 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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
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$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
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$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,230$6,355$6,655$6,135$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,425$905$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,025-1,651-830-1,162

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
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
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
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Roof rack300No
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested297570%
Total Not Requested128030%
Skid Plate Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150Yes
Total Requested15070%
Total Not Requested6530%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Skid Plate Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150Yes
Total Requested15070%
Total Not Requested6530%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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