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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: $34,070

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,387

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $29,795 $34,095
Base Invoice $27,992 $29,073 $33,115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Remote start 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo cover 166    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Uconnect 8.4N   1,295  
Trailer Tow Group   795  
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
AWD   1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,755 1,755
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     345
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Remote start 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo cover 108    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Uconnect 8.4N   1,178  
Trailer Tow Group   723  
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
AWD   1,475 1,526
Panoramic sunroof   1,597 1,597
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     314
Options (change) 3,400 7,090 5,345
Options (change) 2,620 6,561 5,025
Destination 775 1,095 1,095
Total Price $34,070 $37,980 $40,535
Total Invoice $31,387 $36,729 $39,235

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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: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,070$37,980$40,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,070$34,365$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530
Total Invoice$31,387$36,729$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-3,496-5,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,387$33,233$33,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$543

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo organizer $100$100
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Alexa integration $0$0
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50  
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$5,635$9,250$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,496-5,459

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122018
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%
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 tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested225100%
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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