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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: $34,048

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,342

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,715 $39,855 $41,575 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,501 $36,296 $38,292 $28,785 $31,569
Engine-block heater 40 40 40 133 133
Xenon HID headlights 500        
Class IV trailer hitch 280        
SRT Option Group 1     1,995    
Sunroof     800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Rear bumper protector       95 95
Cargo cover       182 182
AC power outlet       415 415
Remote start       445 445
Class II trailer hitch       634 634
Engine-block heater 35 35 35 86 86
Xenon HID headlights 440        
Class IV trailer hitch 246        
SRT Option Group 1     1,756    
Sunroof     704    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Rear bumper protector       61 61
Cargo cover       118 118
AC power outlet       311 311
Remote start       333 333
Class II trailer hitch       475 475
Options (change) 820 40 2,835 2,403 2,403
Options (change) 721 35 2,495 1,707 1,707
Destination 730 730 730 850 850
Total Price $38,265 $40,625 $45,140 $34,048 $37,048
Total Invoice $34,952 $37,061 $41,517 $31,342 $34,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,340
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V8330hp V8420hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/45-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,265$40,625$45,140$34,048$37,048
Adjustments for Features-490-8550-1,280-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,775$39,770$45,140$32,768$35,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$7,365$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,952$37,061$41,517$31,342$34,126
Adjustments for Features-448-7800-1,178-1,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,504$36,281$41,517$30,164$32,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,777$7,013$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Tow hook(s), rear $25   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600   
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$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$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,665$8,030$7,175$8,455$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$855$0$1,280$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-448-7800-1,178-1,363

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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 SRT8

SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Metal pedals75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested102551%
Total Not Requested97549%

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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