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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: $36,817

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820202020
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,715 $39,855 $41,575 $31,095 $34,595
Xenon HID headlights 500        
Class IV trailer hitch 280        
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group     1,090    
Sunroof     800    
SRT Option Group 1     1,995    
SRT Option Group 2     2,075    
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,945  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Class II trailer hitch       619 619
Remote start       455 455
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Rear bumper protector       98 98
Xenon HID headlights 440        
Class IV trailer hitch 246        
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group     959    
Sunroof     704    
SRT Option Group 1     1,756    
SRT Option Group 2     1,826    
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,498  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Class II trailer hitch       464 464
Remote start       341 341
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Rear bumper protector       63 63
Options (change) 780 0 5,960 4,712 1,767
Options (change) 686 0 5,245 3,751 1,253
Destination 730 730 730 1,010 1,010
Total Price $38,225 $40,585 $48,265 $36,817 $37,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,956
Model Year20082008200820202020
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V8330hp V8420hp V8182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5CVT-7CVT-7
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$38,225$40,585$48,265$36,817$37,372
Adjustments for Features0-365-1,975-4,235-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,225$40,220$46,290$32,582$32,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$8,065$205$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820202020
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$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 $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
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  
Total Value of Features$6,440$6,805$8,415$10,675$11,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$1,975$4,235$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-1,811-548-302

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in105.1 in
Length186.6 in182.1 in
Width73.3 in71.5 in
Height67.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%
SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Metal pedals75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested157579%
Total Not Requested42521%
SRT Option Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Heated second row seats200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
USB port25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested121555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115026%
Total Not Requested322574%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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