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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: $28,231

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,450 $37,220 $41,410 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,090 $34,183 $37,954 $24,930 $26,116
Quick Order Package X 4,065        
Full-size spare tire 150        
Class II trailer hitch 355 355   299 299
Satellite radio       445 445
Rear bumper protector       72 72
Cargo tray       75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Quick Order Package X 3,618        
Full-size spare tire 134        
Class II trailer hitch 316 316   195 195
Satellite radio       334 334
Rear bumper protector       47 47
Cargo tray       46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 4,570 355 0 891 1,161
Options (change) 4,068 316 0 622 797
Destination 780 780 780 645 645
Total Price $35,800 $38,355 $42,190 $28,231 $29,701
Total Invoice $32,938 $35,279 $38,734 $26,197 $27,558

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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 Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,850
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6357hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$35,800$38,355$42,190$28,231$29,701
Adjustments for Features-1,145-4,135-5,125-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,655$34,220$37,065$27,616$29,701
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$2,845$0$2,085
Total Invoice$32,938$35,279$38,734$26,197$27,558
Adjustments for Features-1,053-3,803-4,705-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,885$31,476$34,029$25,626$27,558
Cost Above Minimum$409$0$2,553$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimitedOverland2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch  $300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front  $40  
Tow hook(s), rear  $25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325$325
CD player $125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
USB port $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Voice recorder $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  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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$6,640$9,630$10,620$6,110$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$4,135$5,125$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,053-3,803-4,705-5710

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in99.4 in
Length186.6 in176.6 in
Width73.3 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft357.7 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
Automatic headlights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested158038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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