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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: $28,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,510

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverlandSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,890 $43,595 $48,995 $64,895
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $35,675 $41,904 $46,926 $62,314
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Rear bumper protector 72 72        
Rear spoiler 353 353        
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        
Off Road Group I     595      
CD player, remote     445 445 445 445
Trailer Tow Group IV     645 795 795  
Limited-slip rear differential       795    
Trailer Tow Group           995
Panoramic sunroof           2,095
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Rear bumper protector 47 47        
Rear spoiler 230 230        
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        
Off Road Group I     530      
CD player, remote     396 396 396 396
Trailer Tow Group IV     574 708 708  
Limited-slip rear differential       708    
Trailer Tow Group           886
Panoramic sunroof           1,865
Options (change) 1,367 1,595 1,685 2,035 1,240 3,535
Options (change) 935 1,082 1,500 1,812 1,104 3,147
Destination 645 645 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,707 $30,135 $39,570 $46,625 $51,230 $69,425
Total Invoice $26,510 $27,843 $38,170 $44,711 $49,025 $66,456

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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: $7,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,783
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverlandSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4hp 290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6506, 10825, 19506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$28,707$30,135$39,570$46,625$51,230$69,425
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,595-9,470-11,860-14,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,067$30,135$35,975$37,155$39,370$55,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,180$3,395$19,345
Total Invoice$26,510$27,843$38,170$44,711$49,025$66,456
Adjustments for Features-5910-3,468-9,081-11,350-13,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,919$27,843$34,702$35,630$37,675$52,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$0$928$2,973$18,252

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverlandSummitSRT
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   $1700
RWD  $0$0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$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
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$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$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
Tires, run-flat     $150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   $40 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250 
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
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$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$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
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
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
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$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$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$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors   $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 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 $100
Folding passenger seat  $150   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals     $75
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 headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
All-terrain tires  $0   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,760$9,355$15,230$17,620$19,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,595$9,470$11,860$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910-3,468-9,081-11,350-13,502

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082015
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 player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested7526%
Total Not Requested21574%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested7514%
Total Not Requested45086%

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