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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: $32,242

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,328

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,695 $36,195 $37,095 $40,495
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $27,229 $33,953 $34,952 $38,046
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Bodyside moldings 238 238        
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432        
Rear spoiler 367          
Rear bumper protector 78 78        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495 495    
Remote start 432 432        
Skid plates 584 584        
Universal garage door opener 82 82        
Cargo cover 166 166        
iPod integration 223 223        
Cargo net 46 46        
Class II trailer hitch 468 468        
Satellite radio 453 453        
Laredo E Group     1,700      
Quick Order Package X     5,600      
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395    
Off Road Group I         550  
Trailer Tow Group         445 595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Bodyside moldings 155 155        
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324        
Rear spoiler 275          
Rear bumper protector 51 51        
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 441 441    
Remote start 324 324        
Skid plates 380 380        
Universal garage door opener 54 54        
Cargo cover 108 108        
iPod integration 145 145        
Cargo net 30 30        
Class II trailer hitch 351 351        
Satellite radio 340 340        
Laredo E Group     822      
Quick Order Package X     4,984      
Panoramic sunroof     1,242 1,242    
Off Road Group I         490  
Trailer Tow Group         396 530
Options (change) 5,552 5,185 9,190 1,890 995 595
Options (change) 4,303 4,031 7,489 1,683 886 530
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,242 $34,075 $37,880 $39,080 $39,085 $42,085
Total Invoice $29,328 $31,135 $35,713 $36,631 $36,833 $39,571

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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: $4,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,895
Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/60-18265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$32,242$34,075$37,880$39,080$39,085$42,085
Adjustments for Features0-235-355-280-2,770-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,242$33,840$37,525$38,800$36,315$37,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$1,210$2,485$0$825
Total Invoice$29,328$31,135$35,713$36,631$36,833$39,571
Adjustments for Features0-215-335-262-2,610-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,328$30,920$35,378$36,369$34,223$34,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,592$1,155$2,146$0$698

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate     $350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   $40
Cargo tray$40     
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Skid plates$150$150  $150 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Tow hook(s), front    $40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information     $25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
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$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$75    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat    $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$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 $0 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,885$6,005$5,930$8,420$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$355$280$2,770$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215-335-262-2,610-4,650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,251 lb.4,471 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 Laredo

Laredo E Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
265/60R18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested202546%
Total Not Requested236554%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Off Road Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested15052%
Total Not Requested14048%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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