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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: $32,465

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,808

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,715 $39,855 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,501 $36,296 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Engine-block heater 40 40 133 133 133
Class IV trailer hitch 280        
Navigation system     1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198 198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     200 200 200
Universal garage door opener     74 74 74
Rear bumper protector     92 92 92
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Roof rack crossbars     199 199 199
AC power outlet     409 409 409
Remote start     436 436 436
Class II trailer hitch     622 622 622
Engine-block heater 35 35 86 86 86
Class IV trailer hitch 246        
Navigation system     975    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128 128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     130 130 130
Universal garage door opener     48 48 48
Rear bumper protector     59 59 59
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Roof rack crossbars     117 117 117
AC power outlet     306 306 306
Remote start     328 328 328
Class II trailer hitch     466 466 466
Options (change) 320 40 3,645 2,545 2,545
Options (change) 281 35 2,761 1,786 1,786
Destination 730 730 825 825 825
Total Price $37,765 $40,625 $32,465 $33,365 $36,365
Total Invoice $34,512 $37,061 $29,808 $30,662 $33,447

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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: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,535
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V8330hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$37,765$40,625$32,465$33,365$36,365
Adjustments for Features0-865-905-1,105-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,765$39,760$31,560$32,260$35,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$34,512$37,061$29,808$30,662$33,447
Adjustments for Features0-789-831-1,015-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,512$36,272$28,977$29,647$32,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$0$670$3,270

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Tow hook(s), rear $25   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,755$6,795$6,995$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$905$1,105$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-789-831-1,015-1,200

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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