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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: $10,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $36,320 $43,195 $48,195
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $34,775 $41,095 $45,695
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Cargo net 46 46      
Skid plate (one) 110 110      
Class II trailer hitch 295 295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Trailer Tow Group IV     645 795 795
Off Road Group I     595    
CD player, remote     445 445 445
Limited-slip rear differential       795  
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Cargo net 30 30      
Skid plate (one) 71 71      
Class II trailer hitch 192 192      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Trailer Tow Group IV     574 708 708
Off Road Group I     530    
CD player, remote     396 396 396
Limited-slip rear differential       708  
Options (change) 933 1,074 1,685 2,035 1,240
Options (change) 607 698 1,500 1,812 1,104
Destination 625 625 995 995 995
Total Price $28,453 $29,594 $39,000 $46,225 $50,430
Total Invoice $26,233 $27,328 $37,270 $43,902 $47,794

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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: $7,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,455
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4hp 290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6506, 10825, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$28,453$29,594$39,000$46,225$50,430
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,570-9,195-10,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,553$29,594$35,430$37,030$39,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,600$4,305
Total Invoice$26,233$27,328$37,270$43,902$47,794
Adjustments for Features-8300-3,412-8,733-10,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,403$27,328$33,858$35,169$37,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$1,311$3,800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Skid plates  $150  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front  $40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$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$300
Folding passenger seat  $150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,360$5,460$9,030$14,655$16,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,570$9,195$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-3,412-8,733-10,136

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in114.8 in
Length176.6 in189.8 in
Width68.3 in76.5 in
Height65.0 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.2 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

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Trailer Tow Group IV
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

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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