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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: $32,642

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,081

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $33,615 $39,440 $39,300
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $30,697 $35,882 $36,222
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199      
Navigation Package 1,350          
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 40 40 40
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634      
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199      
Cargo cover 182 182 182      
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 224      
Side curtain airbags       560    
Navigation system       1,200   1,200
Quick Order Package K       1,250    
Bluetooth cell phone link       275    
Class IV trailer hitch       255    
AY1 Option Package           3,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129      
Navigation Package 1,157          
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 35 35 35
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475      
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117      
Cargo cover 118 118 118      
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 145      
Side curtain airbags       493    
Navigation system       1,056   1,056
Quick Order Package K       1,100    
Bluetooth cell phone link       242    
Class IV trailer hitch       224    
AY1 Option Package           2,812
Options (change) 2,997 1,647 1,647 3,580 40 4,435
Options (change) 2,276 1,119 1,119 3,150 35 3,903
Destination 850 850 850 695 695 695
Total Price $32,642 $33,292 $36,292 $37,890 $40,175 $44,430
Total Invoice $30,081 $30,754 $33,538 $34,542 $36,612 $40,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,714
Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4235hp V8330hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18245/65-17245/65-17255/45-20
Total Price$32,642$33,292$36,292$37,890$40,175$44,430
Adjustments for Features-2,445-2,680-2,8800-415-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,197$30,612$33,412$37,890$39,760$42,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0$1,870$5,065
Total Invoice$30,081$30,754$33,538$34,542$36,612$40,820
Adjustments for Features-2,253-2,476-2,6610-378-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,828$28,278$30,877$34,542$36,234$39,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,049$0$1,692$4,923

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front    $40 
Tow hook(s), rear    $25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0     
Navigation system$600  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors    $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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
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 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
White-letter tires   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,810$9,045$9,245$6,365$6,780$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$2,680$2,880$0$415$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,253-2,476-2,6610-378-1,355

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.5 in
Length180.9 in186.6 in
Width70.7 in73.3 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft367.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

AY1 Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested95031%

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