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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: $30,813

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,319

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,420 $36,715 $39,855 $41,575 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,009 $33,501 $36,296 $38,292 $24,330 $26,409
Quick Order Package X 3,885          
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,650     1,090    
Class II trailer hitch 205       468 468
Class IV trailer hitch   280        
Sunroof       800    
SRT Option Group 1       1,995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
Satellite radio         453 453
Rear bumper protector         78 78
Universal garage door opener         82 82
Cargo cover         166 166
iPod integration         223 223
Bodyside moldings         238 238
Remote start         432 432
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Cargo tray           75
Quick Order Package X 3,419          
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,452     959    
Class II trailer hitch 180       351 351
Class IV trailer hitch   246        
Sunroof       704    
SRT Option Group 1       1,756    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
Satellite radio         340 340
Rear bumper protector         51 51
Universal garage door opener         54 54
Cargo cover         108 108
iPod integration         145 145
Bodyside moldings         155 155
Remote start         324 324
Navigation system         1,647 1,650
Cargo tray           46
Options (change) 5,740 280 0 3,885 4,123 4,198
Options (change) 5,051 246 0 3,419 3,294 3,343
Destination 730 730 730 730 695 695
Total Price $35,890 $37,725 $40,585 $46,190 $30,813 $33,088
Total Invoice $32,790 $34,477 $37,026 $42,441 $28,319 $30,447

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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: $5,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,004
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6305hp V8330hp V8420hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5T5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18255/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,890$37,725$40,585$46,190$30,813$33,088
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,515-2,425-580-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,890$36,075$38,070$43,765$30,233$32,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$2,180$7,875$0$1,800
Total Invoice$32,790$34,477$37,026$42,441$28,319$30,447
Adjustments for Features0-1,508-2,294-2,228-533-971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,790$32,969$34,732$40,213$27,786$29,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$179$1,942$7,423$0$1,690

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSRT82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Hood scoop     $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front  $40   
Tow hook(s), rear  $25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50 $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Wood trim $300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600   
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,415$8,280$8,190$6,345$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,515$2,425$580$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,508-2,294-2,228-533-971

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack300No
Cargo cover75Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested292564%
Total Not Requested163036%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Metal pedals75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested165082%

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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