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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: $31,890

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,317

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $36,715 $39,855
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $33,501 $36,296
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Bodyside moldings 240 240    
Rear bumper protector 78 78    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Remote start 432 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195    
Xenon HID headlights     500  
Class IV trailer hitch     280  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888    
Bodyside moldings 156 156    
Rear bumper protector 51 51    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Remote start 324 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Roof rack crossbars 117 117    
Xenon HID headlights     440  
Class IV trailer hitch     246  
Options (change) 3,220 3,220 780 0
Options (change) 2,448 2,448 686 0
Destination 775 775 730 730
Total Price $31,890 $33,890 $38,225 $40,585
Total Invoice $29,317 $31,215 $34,917 $37,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,376
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4305hp V8330hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$31,890$33,890$38,225$40,585
Adjustments for Features0-375-245-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,890$33,515$37,980$39,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$1,995
Total Invoice$29,317$31,215$34,917$37,026
Adjustments for Features0-345-224-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,317$30,870$34,693$36,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,553$0$1,776

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Voice recorder  $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$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$5,545$5,920$5,790$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$245$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-224-557

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122008
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

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