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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: $38,371

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,204

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,715 $38,795 $33,095
Base Invoice $34,626 $36,519 $30,927
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,295 1,295  
Media Center 730N 465 465  
Engine-block heater 50 50 133
5.7L V8 1,495 1,495  
RWD 0 0  
Trailer Tow Group   595  
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
Cargo cover     182
AC power outlet     415
Remote start     445
Class II trailer hitch     634
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,153 1,153  
Media Center 730N 414 414  
Engine-block heater 45 45 86
5.7L V8 1,331 1,331  
RWD 0 0  
Trailer Tow Group   530  
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
Cargo cover     118
AC power outlet     311
Remote start     333
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 3,305 3,900 4,426
Options (change) 2,943 3,473 3,427
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $40,845 $43,520 $38,371
Total Invoice $38,394 $40,817 $35,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,905
Model Year201120112015
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8360hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$40,845$43,520$38,371
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,845$40,555$37,201
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0
Total Invoice$38,394$40,817$35,204
Adjustments for Features0-2,781-1,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,394$38,036$34,131
Cost Above Minimum$358$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112015
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForester
TrimLimitedOverland2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire $225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch $300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,380$9,345$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,781-1,073

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in180.9 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height69.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,780 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Adaptive Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Adaptive Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

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