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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: $30,664

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200620062006
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 $27,415 $33,615 $39,440
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,179 $30,697 $35,882
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Bodyside moldings 238 238      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,200 1,200  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 180    
Satellite radio 453 453 195    
Cargo cover 166 166      
Skid plates 584 584   200 145
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Side curtain airbags     560 560  
Quick Order Package X     3,725    
Heated front seats     370    
CD changer, in-dash     300    
Quick Order Package K       1,250  
Class IV trailer hitch       255  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Bodyside moldings 155 155      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,056 1,056  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 158    
Satellite radio 340 340 172    
Cargo cover 108 108      
Skid plates 380 380   176 128
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Side curtain airbags     493 493  
Quick Order Package X     3,278    
Heated front seats     326    
CD changer, in-dash     264    
Quick Order Package K       1,100  
Class IV trailer hitch       224  
Options (change) 3,974 3,974 6,530 3,465 145
Options (change) 3,154 3,157 5,747 3,049 128
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $30,664 $32,864 $34,640 $37,775 $40,280
Total Invoice $28,179 $30,261 $31,621 $34,441 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,206
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6235hp V8330hp 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)225/55-17225/55-17235/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,664$32,864$34,640$37,775$40,280
Adjustments for Features-1,920-2,2800-1,590-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,744$30,584$34,640$36,185$38,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$1,545$3,600
Total Invoice$28,179$30,261$31,621$34,441$36,705
Adjustments for Features-1,764-2,0990-1,450-1,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,415$28,162$31,621$32,991$34,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,747$0$1,370$3,225

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092009200620062006
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
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   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Skid plates$150$150 $150$150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Surround sound$250$250   
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
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
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
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,135$6,495$4,215$5,805$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$2,280$0$1,590$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,764-2,0990-1,450-1,859

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5020%
Total Not Requested20080%
Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested255074%
Total Not Requested90526%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Skid plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Total Requested15070%
Total Not Requested6530%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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