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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: $32,410

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,220 $41,410 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,183 $37,954 $26,586 $28,084
Class II trailer hitch 355   468 468
Xenon HID headlights 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Roof rack crossbars     195 195
Rear bumper protector     78 78
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Cargo cover     166 166
Bodyside moldings     240 240
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Remote start     432 432
Class II trailer hitch 316   351 351
Xenon HID headlights 445      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Roof rack crossbars     117 117
Rear bumper protector     51 51
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Cargo cover     108 108
Bodyside moldings     156 156
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Remote start     324 324
Options (change) 855 0 3,220 3,220
Options (change) 761 0 2,448 2,448
Destination 780 780 795 795
Total Price $38,855 $42,190 $32,410 $34,010
Total Invoice $35,724 $38,734 $29,829 $31,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,357
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6357hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,855$42,190$32,410$34,010
Adjustments for Features-585-1,0750-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,270$41,115$32,410$33,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$1,225
Total Invoice$35,724$38,734$29,829$31,327
Adjustments for Features-538-9870-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,186$37,747$29,829$30,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,561$0$1,153

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
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  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
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  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,620$5,545$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$1,075$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-538-9870-345

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.0 in
Length186.6 in169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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