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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: $35,974

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,185

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $37,995 $43,095 $44,795 $50,495
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $36,746 $41,569 $43,070 $48,371
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230        
Rear bumper protector 98 98        
Remote start 455 455        
All-weather floor mats 81 81        
Universal garage door opener 120 120        
Door sill trim plates 53 53        
Cargo net 68 68        
Class II trailer hitch 619 619        
Uconnect 8.4N     750 450    
CD player, remote     495 495 495 495
Active Safety Group     1,495 1,495 1,495  
Blind spot warning system     595 595 595  
Luxury Group II     4,300      
Trailhawk Luxury Group       2,695    
Trailer Tow Group IV         795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149        
Rear bumper protector 63 63        
Remote start 341 341        
All-weather floor mats 52 52        
Universal garage door opener 78 78        
Door sill trim plates 34 34        
Cargo net 44 44        
Class II trailer hitch 464 464        
Uconnect 8.4N     668 401    
CD player, remote     441 441 441 441
Active Safety Group     1,331 1,331 1,331  
Blind spot warning system     530 530 530  
Luxury Group II     3,827      
Trailhawk Luxury Group       2,399    
Trailer Tow Group IV         708 708
Options (change) 1,969 1,969 7,635 5,730 3,380 1,290
Options (change) 1,383 1,383 6,797 5,102 3,010 1,149
Destination 915 915 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $35,974 $38,974 $46,725 $49,920 $49,270 $52,880
Total Invoice $33,185 $35,973 $44,638 $47,766 $47,175 $50,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,213
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4hp 293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8506, 10506, 10506, 10825, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/60-18265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$35,974$38,974$46,725$49,920$49,270$52,880
Adjustments for Features0-300-300-4,565-2,665-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,974$38,674$46,425$45,355$46,605$49,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,070$0$1,250$3,920
Total Invoice$33,185$35,973$44,638$47,766$47,175$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-277-287-4,368-2,552-3,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,185$35,696$44,351$43,398$44,623$47,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$953$0$1,225$3,766

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD w/low range   $2200  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Crawl control   $500  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200 $200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net$40$40  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Towing camera  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Skid plates   $150  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Tow hook(s), front   $40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers     $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Off-road tires   $0  
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,915$9,215$9,215$13,480$11,580$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$300$4,565$2,665$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-287-4,368-2,552-3,451

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length180.9 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in76.5 in
Height66.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Towing camera50No
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested145071%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Towing camera50No
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested95025%
Total Not Requested287575%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailhawk Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested77530%
Total Not Requested180070%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested145071%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested135069%
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 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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