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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: $28,508

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,872

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $37,995 $43,095 $44,795 $50,495
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $36,746 $41,569 $43,070 $48,371
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Rear spoiler 353 353        
All-weather floor mats 55 55        
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     795   795 795
CD player, remote     495 495 495 495
Trailhawk Luxury Group       2,695    
Limited-slip rear differential         795  
Skid plates           295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Rear spoiler 230 230        
All-weather floor mats 33 33        
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     708   708 708
CD player, remote     441 441 441 441
Trailhawk Luxury Group       2,399    
Limited-slip rear differential         708  
Skid plates           263
Options (change) 988 1,129 1,290 3,190 2,085 1,585
Options (change) 640 731 1,149 2,840 1,857 1,412
Destination 625 625 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $28,508 $29,649 $40,380 $47,380 $47,975 $53,175
Total Invoice $26,266 $27,361 $38,990 $45,504 $46,022 $50,878

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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: $8,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,710
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4hp 293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6506, 10506, 10825, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/60-18265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$28,508$29,649$40,380$47,380$47,975$53,175
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,980-10,670-9,520-12,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,608$29,649$36,400$36,710$38,455$41,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$310$2,055$4,765
Total Invoice$26,266$27,361$38,990$45,504$46,022$50,878
Adjustments for Features-8290-3,843-10,248-9,132-11,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,437$27,361$35,147$35,256$36,890$39,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$0$109$1,743$4,240

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD w/low range   $2200  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Crawl control   $500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net$40$40  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Towing camera   $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Skid plates   $150 $150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Tow hook(s), front   $40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
All-terrain tires  $0   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200 $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Off-road tires   $0  
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,510$5,610$9,590$16,280$15,130$17,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,980$10,670$9,520$12,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-8290-3,843-10,248-9,132-11,491

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062017
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
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Trailhawk Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested250097%

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
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
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
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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