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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: $33,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,067

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $28,895
Base Invoice $27,992 $28,192
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166 75
Remote start 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
SafetyTec Group   995
CD player, remote   345
Uconnect 8.4N   845
Temporary spare tire   195
3.2L V6   1,745
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108 68
Remote start 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
SafetyTec Group   905
CD player, remote   314
Uconnect 8.4N   769
Temporary spare tire   177
3.2L V6   1,588
AWD   1,935
Panoramic sunroof   1,451
Options (change) 2,980 7,795
Options (change) 2,300 7,207
Destination 775 995
Total Price $33,650 $37,685
Total Invoice $31,067 $36,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,705
Model Year20122015
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4271hp V6
TransmissionT4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,650$37,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,650$34,970
Total Invoice$31,067$36,394
Adjustments for Features0-2,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,067$33,772

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122015
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,460$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,622

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122015
ModelForesterCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.0 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height65.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 / active trace control100No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
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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