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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: $32,242

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220102010
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverland2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,195 $35,785 $36,795 $39,895 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,803 $33,688 $34,724 $37,545 $24,355 $26,707
Laredo E Group 2,000          
Quick Order Package X 5,300          
Navigation system 395 495     1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295        
Off Road Group I     550      
Trailer Tow Group     445 595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
Cargo net         46 46
Rear bumper protector         78 78
Universal garage door opener         82 82
Cargo cover         166 166
iPod integration         223 223
Bodyside moldings         238 238
Rear spoiler         367  
Wheel-lip moldings         432 432
Remote start         432 432
Satellite radio         453 453
Class II trailer hitch         468 468
Skid plates         584 584
Laredo E Group 1,011          
Quick Order Package X 4,747          
Navigation system 352 441     1,501 1,501
Panoramic sunroof 1,153 1,153        
Off Road Group I     490      
Trailer Tow Group     396 530    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
Cargo net         30 30
Rear bumper protector         51 51
Universal garage door opener         54 54
Cargo cover         108 108
iPod integration         145 145
Bodyside moldings         155 155
Rear spoiler         275  
Wheel-lip moldings         324 324
Remote start         324 324
Satellite radio         340 340
Class II trailer hitch         351 351
Skid plates         380 380
Options (change) 8,990 1,790 995 595 5,552 5,185
Options (change) 7,263 1,594 886 530 4,157 3,882
Destination 925 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $37,110 $38,500 $38,715 $41,415 $32,242 $34,375
Total Invoice $34,991 $36,207 $36,535 $39,000 $29,207 $31,284

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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: $3,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,808
Model Year201220122012201220102010
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverland2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5T5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,110$38,500$38,715$41,415$32,242$34,375
Adjustments for Features-255-180-2,670-4,8450-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$38,320$36,045$36,570$32,242$34,140
Cost Above Minimum$810$2,275$0$525$0$1,898
Total Invoice$34,991$36,207$36,535$39,000$29,207$31,284
Adjustments for Features-240-169-2,520-4,5620-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,751$36,038$34,015$34,438$29,207$31,070
Cost Above Minimum$736$2,023$0$423$0$1,863

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122012201220102010
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverland2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate   $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Cargo tray    $40 
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop     $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Skid plates  $150 $150$150
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front  $40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
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$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 $0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200   
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Total Value of Features$5,905$5,830$8,320$10,495$5,650$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$180$2,670$4,845$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-169-2,520-4,5620-214

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.0 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height69.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Laredo E Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
265/60R18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested212548%
Total Not Requested226552%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested15052%
Total Not Requested14048%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

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 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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