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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: $37,478

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,562

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $29,495 $34,895
Base Invoice $30,927 $28,781 $33,857
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo organizer 60    
Cargo cover 182 145 145
Engine-block heater 133 115 115
Remote start 445    
AC power outlet 415    
Cargo net 90    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Door sill trim plates 38    
AWD   2,000 1,055
CD player, remote   495 495
Uconnect 8.4N   1,195  
Technology Group   1,645 1,645
SafetyTec Group   1,095  
Temporary spare tire   215  
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,755 1,755
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo organizer 39    
Cargo cover 118 132 132
Engine-block heater 86 105 105
Remote start 333    
AC power outlet 311    
Cargo net 58    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Door sill trim plates 24    
AWD   1,955 1,119
CD player, remote   450 450
Uconnect 8.4N   1,087  
Technology Group   1,497 1,497
SafetyTec Group   996  
Temporary spare tire   196  
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
Panoramic sunroof   1,597 1,597
Options (change) 3,533 10,405 6,955
Options (change) 2,785 9,603 6,488
Destination 850 1,095 1,095
Total Price $37,478 $40,995 $42,945
Total Invoice $34,562 $39,479 $41,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Overland
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,412
Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,478$40,995$42,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,115-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,478$37,880$37,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$34,562$39,479$41,440
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-5,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,562$36,479$35,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterCherokeeCherokee
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350 $350
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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 $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 
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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,760$9,875$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,000-5,466

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.0 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested185070%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested185070%
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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