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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: $30,813

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,319

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $30,450 $37,220 $41,410
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $28,090 $34,183 $37,954
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Bodyside moldings 238 238      
Rear bumper protector 78 78      
Cargo cover 166 166      
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 355 355  
Remote start 432 432      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
iPod integration 223 223      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Cargo tray   75      
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group     1,375    
Quick Order Package X     4,065    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Bodyside moldings 155 155      
Rear bumper protector 51 51      
Cargo cover 108 108      
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 316 316  
Remote start 324 324      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650      
iPod integration 145 145      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Cargo tray   46      
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group     1,224    
Quick Order Package X     3,618    
Options (change) 4,123 4,198 5,795 355 0
Options (change) 3,294 3,343 5,158 316 0
Destination 695 695 780 780 780
Total Price $30,813 $33,088 $37,025 $38,355 $42,190
Total Invoice $28,319 $30,447 $34,028 $35,279 $38,734

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,662
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6210hp V6357hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$30,813$33,088$37,025$38,355$42,190
Adjustments for Features-640-1,1150-2,050-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,173$31,973$37,025$36,305$39,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$720$0$2,845
Total Invoice$28,319$30,447$34,028$35,279$38,734
Adjustments for Features-588-1,0260-1,886-2,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,731$29,421$34,028$33,393$35,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,690$635$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $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   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,345$6,820$5,705$7,755$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,115$0$2,050$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-588-1,0260-1,886-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.5 in
Length179.5 in186.6 in
Width70.1 in73.3 in
Height65.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft367.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
White-letter tires0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested272566%
Total Not Requested143034%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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