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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: $38,589

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,537

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $29,195
Base Invoice $32,028 $28,484
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Cargo organizer 60  
Engine-block heater 133 100
Cargo cover 182 125
Remote start 445  
AC power outlet 415  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo net 90  
AWD   2,000
CD player, remote   445
SafetyTec Group   995
Luxury Group   1,845
Uconnect 8.4N   945
Technology Group   1,495
Temporary spare tire   195
3.2L V6   1,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Cargo organizer 39  
Engine-block heater 86 91
Cargo cover 118 114
Remote start 333  
AC power outlet 311  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo net 58  
AWD   1,955
CD player, remote   405
SafetyTec Group   905
Luxury Group   1,679
Uconnect 8.4N   860
Technology Group   1,360
Temporary spare tire   177
3.2L V6   1,588
Panoramic sunroof   1,451
Options (change) 3,419 11,485
Options (change) 2,634 10,585
Destination 875 995
Total Price $38,589 $41,675
Total Invoice $35,537 $40,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,037
Model Year20172016
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4271hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,589$41,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,589$40,125
Total Invoice$35,537$40,064
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,537$38,574

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20172016
ModelForesterCherokee
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,275$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20172016
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested252591%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
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 headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%
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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