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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: $32,073

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $12,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,212

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $13,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawkOverlandOverland High AltitudeSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $38,195 $43,295 $44,995 $47,490 $50,995
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $36,932 $41,755 $43,256 $45,477 $48,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183          
iPod integration 223 223          
Rear bumper protector 78 78          
Rear spoiler 367            
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432          
Remote start 432 432          
Skid plates 584 584         295
All-weather floor mats 69 69          
Navigation system 1,800 1,800          
Cargo cover 166 166          
Universal garage door opener 82 82          
Cargo net 46 46          
Class II trailer hitch 468 468          
Satellite radio 453 453          
Luxury Group II     4,495        
CD player, remote     445 445 445 445 445
Trailhawk Luxury Group       2,995      
Trailer Tow Group IV         795   795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119          
iPod integration 145 145          
Rear bumper protector 51 51          
Rear spoiler 275            
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324          
Remote start 324 324          
Skid plates 380 380         263
All-weather floor mats 39 39          
Navigation system 1,647 1,650          
Cargo cover 108 108          
Universal garage door opener 54 54          
Cargo net 30 30          
Class II trailer hitch 351 351          
Satellite radio 340 340          
Luxury Group II     4,001        
CD player, remote     396 396 396 396 396
Trailhawk Luxury Group       2,666      
Trailer Tow Group IV         708   708
Options (change) 5,383 5,016 4,940 3,440 1,240 445 1,535
Options (change) 4,187 3,915 4,397 3,062 1,104 396 1,367
Destination 695 695 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $32,073 $33,906 $44,230 $47,830 $47,330 $49,030 $53,625
Total Invoice $29,212 $31,019 $42,424 $45,912 $45,455 $46,968 $51,298

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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: $7,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,344
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawkOverlandOverland High AltitudeSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4hp 293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10825, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/60-18265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$32,073$33,906$44,230$47,830$47,330$49,030$53,625
Adjustments for Features0-235-4,365-8,705-6,805-9,205-10,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,073$33,671$39,865$39,125$40,525$39,825$43,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$740$0$1,400$700$4,355
Total Invoice$29,212$31,019$42,424$45,912$45,455$46,968$51,298
Adjustments for Features0-215-4,187-8,356-6,535-8,818-9,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,212$30,804$38,237$37,556$38,920$38,150$41,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,592$681$0$1,364$594$4,037

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawkOverlandOverland High AltitudeSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0 $0 $0
AWD w/low range   $2200   
     $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Crawl control   $500   
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Terrain selector   $200   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40
Cargo net$40$40  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40      
Class II trailer hitch$200$200     
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Towing camera  $50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150$150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Black grille (optional)     $0 
Body kit     $0 
Hood scoop $100     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows      $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Skid plates$150$150 $150  $150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Tow hook(s), front   $40   
Tow hook(s), rear     $25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125     
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Headlight washers     $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75     
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal accent trim (optional)      $0
Metal pedals $75   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
All-terrain tires  $0    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200$200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Off-road tires   $0   
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Wheels, dark finish     $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,210$10,340$14,680$12,780$15,180$16,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$4,365$8,705$6,805$9,205$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215-4,187-8,356-6,535-8,818-9,705

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.8 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in76.5 in
Height65.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,514 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Active noise reduction0No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Towing camera50No
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested92520%
Total Not Requested367580%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailhawk Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested250097%

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 Overland High Altitude

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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