2015 Jeep Cherokee vs 2015 Subaru Forester

2015 Jeep Cherokee

2015 Subaru Forester

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FWD 4-Door Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD 4-Door Sport	22	31	$22,970	$23,095
4WD 4-Door Sport	21	28	$24,925	$25,095
FWD 4-Door Latitude	22	31	$24,620	$25,095
FWD 4-Door Latitude Altitude	22	31	$24,620	$25,095
4WD 4-Door Latitude	21	28	$26,555	$27,095
4WD 4-Door Latitude Altitude	21	28	$26,555	$27,095
FWD 4-Door Limited	22	31	$28,192	$28,895
4WD 4-Door Trailhawk	19	25	$29,657	$30,395
4WD 4-Door Limited	21	28	$30,127	$30,895

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4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i	22	29	$20,995	$22,195
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i	24	32	$21,904	$23,195
4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i Premium	22	29	$23,203	$24,595
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i Premium	24	32	$23,639	$25,095
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i Limited	24	32	$26,313	$28,095
4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium	23	28	$26,690	$28,495
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i Touring	24	32	$28,144	$30,095
4-Door CVT 2.0XT Touring	23	28	$30,927	$33,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,970

$20,995

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,095

$22,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$385 / month

$370 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Although the styling might have some disconnects -- from the past, and within itself -- the 2015 Jeep Cherokee delivers all the Jeep essentials, with impressive features and safety.

The 2015 Subaru Forester remains one of the best cars you can buy, thanks to exceptional safety, versatility, and all-weather capability.

TCC Likes

Sharp new look
Family-sized interior (albeit with no third row)
Front seat comfort

Responsive ride and handling
EyeSight, Bluetooth, and great crash-test scores
Spacious cabin with top-notch visibility

TCC Dislikes

Doesn't go all-in with styling
Numb steering
4WD tasks too much for four-cyl?

Turbos exclude manuals
No turbo, no shift paddles
Optional navigation is dreadful

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

41.4

Second Hip Room (in)

49.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

108.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

8.7

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

103.9

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

66.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

60.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.6

34.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

42.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.6

34.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

45.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.9

74.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

71.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/60TR17

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TRA

Front Tire Size

P225/60TR17

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TRA

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3655

3296

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

184 @ 6400

170 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

171 @ 4600

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

ED6-A

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.30

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

1.89

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

3.45

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Cherokee

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.0

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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