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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: $34,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,135

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $36,715 $38,795
Base Invoice $26,409 $34,626 $36,519
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 453    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Navigation system 1,800    
Skid plates 584    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo cover 166    
Remote start 432    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo net 46    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Off Road Group I   550  
5.7L V8   1,495 1,995
AWD w/low range   2,500 3,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 340    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Navigation system 1,650    
Skid plates 380    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo cover 108    
Remote start 324    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo net 30    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Off Road Group I   490  
5.7L V8   1,331 1,776
AWD w/low range   2,345 3,255
Options (change) 5,185 4,545 5,495
Options (change) 4,031 4,166 5,031
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $34,075 $42,085 $45,115
Total Invoice $31,135 $39,617 $42,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,505
Model Year200920112011
ModelForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$34,075$42,085$45,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,560-8,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$37,525$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$31,135$39,617$42,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,293-7,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,135$35,324$34,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$684$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year200920112011
ModelForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $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
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,785$10,345$14,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,560$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,293-7,735

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.8 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in76.3 in
Height65.9 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested15052%
Total Not Requested14048%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
AWD w/low range0Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

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