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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,453

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $36,795 $39,895
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $34,724 $37,545
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46    
Skid plate (one) 110 110    
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Trailer Tow Group     445 595
Off Road Group I     550  
Off Road Group II       995
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30    
Skid plate (one) 71 71    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Trailer Tow Group     396 530
Off Road Group I     490  
Off Road Group II       886
Options (change) 933 1,074 995 1,590
Options (change) 607 698 886 1,416
Destination 625 625 925 925
Total Price $28,453 $29,594 $38,715 $42,410
Total Invoice $26,233 $27,328 $36,535 $39,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,744
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$28,453$29,594$38,715$42,410
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,710-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,553$29,594$33,005$34,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,280
Total Invoice$26,233$27,328$36,535$39,886
Adjustments for Features-8300-5,388-7,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,403$27,328$31,147$32,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$1,098

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Skid plates  $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,210$5,310$11,020$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,710$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-5,388-7,641

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in114.8 in
Length176.6 in189.8 in
Width68.3 in76.3 in
Height65.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%
Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Off Road Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plates150No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested59066%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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