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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: $33,214

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,336

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,095 $40,495 $60,295 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,952 $38,046 $57,229 $26,186 $28,084
Trailer Tow Group 595 595      
Class IV trailer hitch     995    
Panoramic sunroof     1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Cargo net       48 48
Rear bumper protector       78 78
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Cargo cover       166 166
Bodyside moldings       240 240
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363
Rear spoiler       368  
Remote start       432 432
Wheel-lip moldings       453 453
Class II trailer hitch       468 468
Navigation system       1,600 1,600
Trailer Tow Group 530 530      
Class IV trailer hitch     886    
Panoramic sunroof     1,242    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Cargo net       31 31
Rear bumper protector       51 51
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Cargo cover       108 108
Bodyside moldings       156 156
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272
Rear spoiler       276  
Remote start       324 324
Wheel-lip moldings       340 340
Class II trailer hitch       351 351
Navigation system       1,335 1,335
Options (change) 595 595 2,390 4,494 4,126
Options (change) 530 530 2,128 3,425 3,149
Destination 995 995 995 725 725
Total Price $38,685 $42,085 $63,680 $33,214 $34,846
Total Invoice $36,477 $39,571 $60,352 $30,336 $31,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,793
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,685$42,085$63,680$33,214$34,846
Adjustments for Features-1,430-3,995-7,4200-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,255$38,090$56,260$33,214$34,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$19,005$0$1,457
Total Invoice$36,477$39,571$60,352$30,336$31,958
Adjustments for Features-1,348-3,756-7,0320-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,129$35,815$53,320$30,336$31,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$18,191$0$1,462

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate $350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250 $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Performance meter  $150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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  
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,970$13,395$5,975$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$3,995$7,420$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,348-3,756-7,0320-160

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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 Limited

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 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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