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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: $30,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,306

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLaredoLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $30,710 $36,680
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $29,191 $34,640
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78    
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468 355 355
Remote start 432 432 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Media Center 730N       595  
Quick Order Package X       4,515  
Sunroof         800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51    
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351 316 316
Remote start 324 324 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Media Center 730N       530  
Quick Order Package X       4,018  
Sunroof         712
Options (change) 3,420 3,220 3,220 5,465 1,155
Options (change) 2,626 2,448 2,448 4,864 1,028
Destination 775 775 775 780 780
Total Price $30,790 $31,890 $33,890 $36,955 $38,615
Total Invoice $28,306 $29,317 $31,215 $34,835 $36,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,378
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLaredoLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,790$31,890$33,890$36,955$38,615
Adjustments for Features-940-1,640-2,0150-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,850$30,250$31,875$36,955$36,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$65$0
Total Invoice$28,306$29,317$31,215$34,835$36,448
Adjustments for Features-864-1,508-1,8560-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,442$27,809$29,359$34,835$34,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$367$1,917$15$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLaredoLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Voice recorder   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$5,370$6,070$6,445$4,430$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$1,640$2,015$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-864-1,508-1,8560-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122010
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 Laredo

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested139530%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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