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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: $28,762

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,118

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,543

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLaredo TrailhawkLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,695 $41,995 $37,095 $40,495 $60,295
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,229 $39,270 $34,952 $38,046 $57,229
Rear bumper protector 72 72          
Rear spoiler 353 353          
All-weather floor mats 55 55          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42            
Cargo net 46 46          
Skid plate (one) 110 110          
Class II trailer hitch 299 299          
Satellite radio 445 445          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183          
Universal garage door opener   87          
Trailer Tow Group IV     545        
Laredo E Group     1,700        
Off Road Group I     950   550    
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395     1,395
Quick Order Package X     5,600        
Trailer Tow Group         445 595  
Limited-slip rear differential           695  
Full-size spare tire             150
Class IV trailer hitch             995
Rear bumper protector 47 47          
Rear spoiler 230 230          
All-weather floor mats 33 33          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28            
Cargo net 30 30          
Skid plate (one) 71 71          
Class II trailer hitch 195 195          
Satellite radio 334 334          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119          
Universal garage door opener   56          
Trailer Tow Group IV     485        
Laredo E Group     822        
Off Road Group I     846   490    
Panoramic sunroof     1,242 1,242     1,242
Quick Order Package X     4,984        
Trailer Tow Group         396 530  
Limited-slip rear differential           619  
Full-size spare tire             134
Class IV trailer hitch             886
Options (change) 1,422 1,650 10,190 1,395 995 1,290 2,540
Options (change) 968 1,115 8,379 1,242 886 1,149 2,262
Destination 645 645 995 925 995 995 995
Total Price $28,762 $30,190 $38,880 $44,315 $39,085 $42,780 $63,830
Total Invoice $26,543 $27,876 $36,603 $41,437 $36,833 $40,190 $60,486

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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: $5,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,571
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLaredo TrailhawkLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T5T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD w/4LRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/60-18265/60-18265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$28,762$30,190$38,880$44,315$39,085$42,780$63,830
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,535-6,735-5,635-8,110-11,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,122$30,190$35,345$37,580$33,450$34,670$52,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$1,895$4,130$0$1,220$19,070
Total Invoice$26,543$27,876$36,603$41,437$36,833$40,190$60,486
Adjustments for Features-5910-3,328-6,298-5,310-7,619-10,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,952$27,876$33,275$35,139$31,523$32,571$49,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$1,752$3,616$0$1,048$18,246

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLaredo TrailhawkLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    $1700
RWD  $0 $0$0 
AWD w/low range   $2200   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Forward collision warning      $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Tires, run-flat      $150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
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$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bodyside moldings  $75 $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rock rails   $200   
Skid plate (one)$50$50     
Skid plates  $150$150$150  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation system    $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Performance meter      $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25$25$25
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
Door sill trim plates $100  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim     $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
All-terrain tires  $0 $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Off-road tires   $0   
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$6,525$5,885$9,420$12,620$11,520$13,995$17,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,535$6,735$5,635$8,110$11,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910-3,328-6,298-5,310-7,619-10,717

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082013
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 Laredo

Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%
Laredo E Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested7526%
Total Not Requested21574%
Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
265/60R18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested162537%
Total Not Requested276563%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%
Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested7526%
Total Not Requested21574%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7514%
Total Not Requested45086%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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