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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: $32,473

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,903

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,220 $41,410 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $34,183 $37,954 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Engine-block heater 40 40 133 133 133
Class II trailer hitch 355   634 634 634
Xenon HID headlights 500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224 224
Universal garage door opener     76 76 76
Rear bumper protector     95 95 95
Cargo cover     182 182 182
AC power outlet     415 415 415
Remote start     445 445 445
Engine-block heater 36 36 86 86 86
Class II trailer hitch 316   475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 445        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145 145
Universal garage door opener     49 49 49
Rear bumper protector     61 61 61
Cargo cover     118 118 118
AC power outlet     311 311 311
Remote start     333 333 333
Options (change) 895 40 2,403 2,403 2,403
Options (change) 797 36 1,707 1,707 1,707
Destination 780 780 875 875 875
Total Price $38,895 $42,230 $32,473 $34,573 $37,573
Total Invoice $35,760 $38,770 $29,903 $31,825 $34,610

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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: $6,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,757
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6357hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,895$42,230$32,473$34,573$37,573
Adjustments for Features-130-6200-2,110-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,765$41,610$32,473$32,463$35,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$35,760$38,770$29,903$31,825$34,610
Adjustments for Features-120-5690-1,942-2,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,640$38,201$29,903$29,883$32,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,561$20$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Tow hook(s), rear $25   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,630$8,120$7,500$9,610$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$620$0$2,110$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-5690-1,942-2,128

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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 2.5i 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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