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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: $30,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,306

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,710 $36,680 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $29,191 $34,640 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Quick Order Package X 4,515        
Media Center 730N 595        
Class II trailer hitch 355 355 468 468 468
Sunroof   800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Roof rack crossbars     195 195 195
Rear bumper protector     78 78 78
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Bodyside moldings     240 240 240
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363 363
Remote start     432 432 432
Quick Order Package X 4,018        
Media Center 730N 530        
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 351 351 351
Sunroof   712      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Roof rack crossbars     117 117 117
Rear bumper protector     51 51 51
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Bodyside moldings     156 156 156
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272 272
Remote start     324 324 324
Options (change) 5,465 1,155 3,420 3,220 3,220
Options (change) 4,864 1,028 2,626 2,448 2,448
Destination 780 780 775 775 775
Total Price $36,955 $38,615 $30,790 $31,890 $33,890
Total Invoice $34,835 $36,448 $28,306 $29,317 $31,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,378
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,955$38,615$30,790$31,890$33,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-940-1,640-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,955$36,890$29,850$30,250$31,875
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$34,835$36,448$28,306$29,317$31,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,628-864-1,508-1,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,835$34,820$27,442$27,809$29,359
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$367$1,917

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForesterForester
TrimLaredoLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$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$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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   
Metal pedals    $75
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200   
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$4,430$6,155$5,370$6,070$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$940$1,640$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,628-864-1,508-1,856

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested139530%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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