2021 Jeep Cherokee vs 2021 Subaru Forester

2021 Jeep Cherokee

2021 Subaru Forester

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4	19	27	$31,692	$32,375
Cherokee 80th Anniversary FWD	20	29	$30,267	$30,875
Cherokee Altitude 4x4	21	29	$30,409	$31,025
Cherokee Altitude FWD	22	31	$28,984	$29,525
Cherokee Freedom 4x4	21	29	$28,496	$28,710
Cherokee Freedom FWD	22	31	$27,056	$27,210
Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	21	29	$35,407	$36,285
Cherokee High Altitude FWD	23	31	$33,982	$34,785
Cherokee Latitude 4x4	21	29	$28,496	$28,710
Cherokee Latitude FWD	22	31	$27,056	$27,210
Cherokee Latitude Lux 4x4	19	27	$31,692	$32,375
Cherokee Latitude Lux FWD	20	29	$30,267	$30,875
Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4	21	29	$30,409	$31,025
Cherokee Latitude Plus FWD	22	31	$28,984	$29,525
Cherokee Limited 4x4	19	27	$35,407	$36,285
Cherokee Limited FWD	20	29	$33,982	$34,785
Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	24	$35,217	$36,085

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester CVT	26	33	$23,375	$24,795
Forester Limited CVT	26	33	$29,337	$31,395
Forester Premium CVT	26	33	$26,120	$27,795
Forester Sport CVT	26	33	$27,591	$29,395
Forester Touring CVT	26	33	$32,541	$34,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,692

$23,375

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,375

$24,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$540 / month

$413 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee prioritizes off-road capability beyond all else.

A recent Best Car To Buy winner, the 2021 Subaru Forester notches big wins in utility and safety as one of our most recommended crossover SUVs.

TCC Likes

Excessive off-road talent
Refined turbo-4
Better looks than before

Remarkable value
Remarkable efficiency
Remarkable space

TCC Dislikes

Pricey compared to class
Poor gas mileage
No hybrid

Not especially powerful
Looks haven’t changed much
It’s not free...

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

57.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

128

111.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

43.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

40.3

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

49.9

53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.2

67.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.6

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

71.5

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

28.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

61.6

Length, Overall (in)

182

182.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.7

34.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.7

74.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.8

31.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

43.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.8

31.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

51.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.2

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

16.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50TR19

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TLA

Front Tire Size

P235/50TR19

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TLA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3960

3449

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

239 @ 4400

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EHK

Displacement

3.2 L/198

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

271 @ 6500

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.56

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.25

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.60 - 0.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Cherokee

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.1

6.1

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

2021 Jeep Cherokee

2021 Cherokee selection robust
Lease: From $255 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $500 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 48 months

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2021 Subaru Forester

2021 Forester selection still looks good
Lease: From $229 for 36 months
Rebates: No factory rebate; dealer discounting possible
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months

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