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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: $30,769

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,495 $34,895
Base Invoice $26,116 $28,781 $33,857
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo organizer 115    
Rear spoiler 353    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Cargo net 46    
Satellite radio 445    
CD player, remote   495 495
Cargo cover   145 145
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
AWD   2,000 1,055
Panoramic sunroof   1,755 1,755
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     345
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo organizer 72    
Rear spoiler 230    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo net 30    
Satellite radio 334    
CD player, remote   450 450
Cargo cover   132 132
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
AWD   1,955 1,119
Panoramic sunroof   1,597 1,597
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     314
Options (change) 2,229 6,140 5,540
Options (change) 1,750 5,722 5,200
Destination 645 1,095 1,095
Total Price $30,769 $36,730 $41,530
Total Invoice $28,511 $35,598 $40,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,575
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionA4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,769$36,730$41,530
Adjustments for Features0-4,655-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,769$32,075$32,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$28,511$35,598$40,152
Adjustments for Features0-4,512-8,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,511$31,086$31,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$481

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225 $225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,245$10,900$15,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,512-8,585

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20082017
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 player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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