2017 Jeep Cherokee vs 2017 Subaru Forester

Compare 2017 Jeep Cherokee vs 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Jeep Cherokee

2017 Subaru Forester

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FWD Altitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Altitude	21	30	$23,565	$23,695
FWD Sport	21	30	$23,565	$23,695
FWD 75th Anniversary Edition	21	30	$25,161	$25,645
FWD Latitude	21	30	$25,161	$25,645
4x4 Altitude	21	28	$25,540	$25,695
4x4 Sport	21	28	$25,540	$25,695
4x4 75th Anniversary Edition	21	28	$27,116	$27,645
4x4 Latitude	21	28	$27,116	$27,645
FWD High Altitude	21	30	$28,781	$29,495
FWD Limited	21	30	$28,781	$29,495
4x4 Trailhawk	19	25	$30,454	$31,195
4x4 Trailhawk L Plus	19	25	$30,454	$31,195
4x4 High Altitude	21	28	$30,736	$31,495
4x4 Limited	21	28	$30,736	$31,495
FWD Overland	21	30	$33,857	$34,895
4x4 Overland	20	27	$36,564	$37,695

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2.5i Manual

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.5i Manual	22	28	$21,363	$22,595
2.5i CVT	26	32	$22,272	$23,595
2.5i Manual Premium	22	28	$24,032	$25,495
2.5i CVT Premium	26	32	$24,466	$25,995
2.5i CVT Limited	26	32	$27,321	$29,195
2.0XT CVT Premium	23	27	$27,424	$29,295
2.5i CVT Touring	26	32	$29,243	$31,295
2.0XT CVT Touring	23	27	$32,028	$34,295

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Cherokee: Compare Cars

Martin Padgett Editorial Director

One old and very well-recognized nameplate, the Jeep Cherokee has returned. And it's a good off-roader as well as a very comfortable, easy street performer. It could possibly be the first compact SUV to do both equally well.

In the meantime, the Subaru Forester has been on a steady path of progress. The Forester's gotten so good at blending wagon and sport-utility vehicle traits that we named it our Best Car To Buy 2014.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,565

$21,363

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,695

$22,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$395 / month

$377 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee still antes up considerable trail-riding talent, but other crossover SUVs do a better job of daily driving.

One of the best small SUVs, the 2017 Subaru Forester is a good value, with remarkable interior volume, thrifty fuel economy, and top safety scores.

TCC Likes

Family-sized interior (albeit with no third row)
Daring exterior
Front seat comfort

Good ride, enjoyable driving
Top-notch safety scores, systems
Spacious cabin with super visibility

TCC Dislikes

Exterior styling doesn't feel fully committed-to
Numb steering
Gas mileage okay but not excellent

Shift paddles only on turbo
No manual offered with turbo
Priciest models not all that premium

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

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

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

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 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 Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.6

34.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

71.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

Brakes

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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

P225/55TR18

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TWL

Front Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWL

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

3322

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

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 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ED6-D

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

3.64

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.30

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Jeep Cherokee

Subaru Forester

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

7.1

7.4

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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