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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: $37,157

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,220 $41,410 $31,395 $34,895
Class II trailer hitch 355   619 619
Xenon HID headlights 500      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Remote start     455 455
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Rear bumper protector     98 98
Class II trailer hitch 316   464 464
Xenon HID headlights 445      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Remote start     341 341
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Rear bumper protector     63 63
Options (change) 855 0 4,712 1,767
Options (change) 761 0 3,751 1,253
Destination 780 780 1,050 1,050
Total Price $38,855 $42,190 $37,157 $37,712

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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: $5,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,705
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6357hp V8182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,855$42,190$37,157$37,712
Adjustments for Features0-490-3,895-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,855$41,700$33,262$33,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$205$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920212021
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$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  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$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  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$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  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $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
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 $200
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
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$6,730$7,220$10,625$11,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$3,895$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-450-503-284

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092021
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
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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