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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: $6,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,319

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,450 $37,220 $41,410 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,090 $34,183 $37,954 $24,330 $26,409
Quick Order Package X 4,065        
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,375        
Class II trailer hitch 355 355   468 468
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 3,618        
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,224        
Class II trailer hitch 316 316   351 351
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) 5,795 355 0 4,123 4,198
Options (change) 5,158 316 0 3,294 3,343
Destination 780 780 780 695 695
Total Price $37,025 $38,355 $42,190 $30,813 $33,088
Total Invoice $34,028 $35,279 $38,734 $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: $6,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,662
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6357hp 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)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,025$38,355$42,190$30,813$33,088
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-3,040-640-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,025$36,305$39,150$30,173$31,973
Cost Above Minimum$720$0$2,845$0$1,800
Total Invoice$34,028$35,279$38,734$28,319$30,447
Adjustments for Features0-1,886-2,791-588-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,028$33,393$35,943$27,731$29,421
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,550$0$1,690

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009200920092009
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 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch  $300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $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
Sunroof$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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Heated mirrors   $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  
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 door panel trim $250$250  
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  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
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   
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,705$7,755$8,745$6,345$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$3,040$640$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,886-2,791-588-1,026

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
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?
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
White-letter tires0No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested272566%
Total Not Requested143034%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%

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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