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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,399

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,057

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,095
Base Invoice $26,005 $27,154
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo organizer 115  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Trailer Tow Group   495
CD player, remote   195
Temporary spare tire   195
3.2L V6   1,495
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo organizer 72  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Trailer Tow Group   450
CD player, remote   177
Temporary spare tire   177
3.2L V6   1,360
AWD   1,915
Panoramic sunroof   1,269
Options (change) 1,879 5,775
Options (change) 1,427 5,348
Destination 625 995
Total Price $30,399 $34,865
Total Invoice $28,057 $33,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $487
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4271hp V6
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,399$34,865
Adjustments for Features0-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,399$29,710
Total Invoice$28,057$33,497
Adjustments for Features0-4,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,057$28,544

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,770$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,953

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in182.0 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height65.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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