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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: $32,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,173

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRT2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,565 $44,395 $49,795 $65,695 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,316 $42,668 $47,690 $63,060 $24,330 $26,409
CD player, remote 445 445 445 445    
Off Road Group I 595          
Uconnect 8.4N 1,245          
Trailer Tow Group IV   795 795      
Skid plates     295   584 584
Trailer Tow Group       995    
Panoramic sunroof       2,095    
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
Rear spoiler         367  
Wheel-lip moldings         432 432
Remote start         432 432
Satellite radio         453 453
Class II trailer hitch         468 468
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
CD player, remote 396 396 396 396    
Off Road Group I 530          
Uconnect 8.4N 1,108          
Trailer Tow Group IV   708 708      
Skid plates     263   380 380
Trailer Tow Group       886    
Panoramic sunroof       1,865    
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
Rear spoiler         275  
Wheel-lip moldings         324 324
Remote start         324 324
Satellite radio         340 340
Class II trailer hitch         351 351
Navigation system         1,647 1,650
Options (change) 2,285 1,240 1,535 3,535 5,314 4,947
Options (change) 2,034 1,104 1,367 3,147 4,148 3,876
Destination 995 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $40,845 $46,630 $52,325 $70,225 $32,004 $33,837
Total Invoice $39,345 $44,767 $50,052 $67,202 $29,173 $30,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,313
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRT2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 293hp V6293hp V6470hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10825, 19506, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,845$46,630$52,325$70,225$32,004$33,837
Adjustments for Features-1,930-6,655-9,495-11,2400-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$39,975$42,830$58,985$32,004$33,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$3,915$20,070$0$1,598
Total Invoice$39,345$44,767$50,052$67,202$29,173$30,980
Adjustments for Features-1,859-6,389-9,083-10,7560-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,486$38,378$40,969$56,446$29,173$30,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$3,483$18,960$0$1,592

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRT2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40   
Cargo net $40$40 $40$40
Cargo tray    $40 
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250$250 $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Hood scoop     $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200  
Skid plates$150 $150 $150$150
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Headlight washers  $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Performance meter   $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75 $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  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim $300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
All-terrain tires$0     
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,255$12,980$15,820$17,565$6,325$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$6,655$9,495$11,240$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,859-6,389-9,083-10,7560-215

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.0 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width76.5 in70.1 in
Height69.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,546 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 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

Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested15052%
Total Not Requested14048%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
HD radio50No
265/60R18 tires400No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested87559%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

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 L.L. Bean / Limited

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 Limited

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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