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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: $28,194

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,415 $33,615 $39,440
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,179 $30,697 $35,882
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 180    
Satellite radio 445 445 195 195  
Skid plate (one) 110 110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Cargo Convenience Group     125    
Quick Order Package F     1,580    
CD changer, in-dash     300    
Sunroof     800 800  
Heated front seats     370    
Side curtain airbags     560 560  
Class IV trailer hitch       255  
Skid plates       200 145
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 158    
Satellite radio 334 334 172 172  
Skid plate (one) 71 71      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Cargo Convenience Group     110    
Quick Order Package F     1,390    
CD changer, in-dash     264    
Sunroof     704 704  
Heated front seats     326    
Side curtain airbags     493 493  
Class IV trailer hitch       224  
Skid plates       176 128
Options (change) 854 1,124 4,110 2,010 145
Options (change) 600 775 3,617 1,769 128
Destination 645 645 695 695 695
Total Price $28,194 $29,664 $32,220 $36,320 $40,280
Total Invoice $26,175 $27,536 $29,491 $33,161 $36,705

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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: $4,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,124
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4210hp V6235hp V8330hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,194$29,664$32,220$36,320$40,280
Adjustments for Features-870-1550-1,615-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,324$29,509$32,220$34,705$37,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0$2,485$5,145
Total Invoice$26,175$27,536$29,491$33,161$36,705
Adjustments for Features-808-1440-1,475-2,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,367$27,392$29,491$31,686$34,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0$2,195$4,558

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags$350$350   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $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   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Skid plates   $150$150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
Navigation system    $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,560$4,845$4,690$6,305$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$155$0$1,615$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-808-1440-1,475-2,656

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.5 in
Length176.6 in186.6 in
Width68.3 in73.3 in
Height65.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft367.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85540%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Skid plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested215100%

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