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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: $28,762

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,543

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,447

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummitSRT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $43,095 $44,795 $50,495 $66,895 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,746 $41,569 $43,070 $48,371 $64,199 $24,930 $26,116
Trailer Tow Group IV 795   795 795      
CD player, remote 495 495 495 495 495    
Trailhawk Luxury Group   2,695          
Limited-slip rear differential     795        
Skid plates       295      
Trailer Tow Group         995    
Panoramic sunroof         2,095    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           42  
Cargo net           46 46
All-weather floor mats           55 55
Rear bumper protector           72 72
Skid plate (one)           110 110
Class II trailer hitch           299 299
Rear spoiler           353 353
Satellite radio           445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             183
Universal garage door opener             87
Trailer Tow Group IV 708   708 708      
CD player, remote 441 441 441 441 441    
Trailhawk Luxury Group   2,399          
Limited-slip rear differential     708        
Skid plates       263      
Trailer Tow Group         886    
Panoramic sunroof         1,865    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           28  
Cargo net           30 30
All-weather floor mats           33 33
Rear bumper protector           47 47
Skid plate (one)           71 71
Class II trailer hitch           195 195
Rear spoiler           230 230
Satellite radio           334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             119
Universal garage door opener             56
Options (change) 1,290 3,190 2,085 1,585 3,585 1,422 1,650
Options (change) 1,149 2,840 1,857 1,412 3,192 968 1,115
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 645 645
Total Price $40,380 $47,380 $47,975 $53,175 $71,575 $28,762 $30,190
Total Invoice $38,990 $45,504 $46,022 $50,878 $68,486 $26,543 $27,876

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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 Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,171
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummitSRT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6470hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4LRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10825, 19506, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$40,380$47,380$47,975$53,175$71,575$28,762$30,190
Adjustments for Features-4,005-10,695-9,795-12,835-14,630-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$36,685$38,180$40,340$56,945$28,122$30,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$1,805$3,965$20,570$0$2,068
Total Invoice$38,990$45,504$46,022$50,878$68,486$26,543$27,876
Adjustments for Features-3,867-10,272-9,396-12,281-13,999-5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,123$35,232$36,626$38,597$54,487$25,952$27,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$1,503$3,474$19,364$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummitSRT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic     $800 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0 $0$0   
AWD w/low range $2200     
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction   $0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Crawl control $500     
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100  
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Terrain selector $200     
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 $40 
Cargo net  $40$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch     $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack     $300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Towing camera $50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75    $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding     $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Hood scoop      $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows   $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200  
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Skid plates $150 $150   
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600$600  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $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  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Headlight washers   $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Performance meter    $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75   $75$75
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100 $100
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 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  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim  $300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
All-terrain tires$0      
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0     
Off-road tires $0     
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$100  
Total Value of Features$9,915$16,605$15,705$18,745$20,540$6,550$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$10,695$9,795$12,835$14,630$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,867-10,272-9,396-12,281-13,999-5910

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
ModelGrand CherokeeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in99.4 in
Length189.8 in176.6 in
Width76.5 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,546 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

Trailhawk Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested250097%

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 tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7514%
Total Not Requested45086%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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