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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: $35,893

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,133

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $7,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimOverlandSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,895 $54,670 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,545 $52,150 $30,887 $33,675
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,395      
Trailer Tow Group 595      
Luxury Group II   4,495    
Class IV trailer hitch   995    
Panoramic sunroof   1,295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cargo net     68 68
Rear bumper protector     98 98
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Remote start     455 455
Class II trailer hitch     619 619
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,242      
Trailer Tow Group 530      
Luxury Group II   4,001    
Class IV trailer hitch   886    
Panoramic sunroof   1,153    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Cargo net     44 44
Rear bumper protector     63 63
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Remote start     341 341
Class II trailer hitch     464 464
Options (change) 1,990 6,785 1,888 1,888
Options (change) 1,772 6,040 1,331 1,331
Destination 925 925 915 915
Total Price $42,810 $62,380 $35,893 $38,893
Total Invoice $40,242 $59,115 $33,133 $35,921

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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: $7,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,335
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimOverlandSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6470hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20295/45-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,810$62,380$35,893$38,893
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-245-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$59,905$35,648$38,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,095$0$2,700
Total Invoice$40,242$59,115$33,133$35,921
Adjustments for Features0-2,345-226-503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,242$56,770$32,907$35,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,528$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimOverlandSRT82.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Full-size spare tire$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$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,305$10,780$8,550$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$245$545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,345-226-503

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,471 lb.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Overland

Adaptive Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
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
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130051%
Total Not Requested125049%

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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