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Jeep Cherokee
2021 Jeep Cherokee
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$27,210
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4
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Subaru Forester
2021 Subaru Forester
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$24,795
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Jeep Cherokee
2019-2021 Jeep Cherokee Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Jeep Cherokee Dashboard
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Subaru Forester
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Rear View Driving
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
171 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,590 lbs
3,449 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
29 MPG
City
22 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
347.6 miles
431.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
489.8 miles
547.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182 in
182.1 in
Height
65.7 in
67.5 in
Max Width
73.2 in
71.5 in
Front Width
62.7 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
63.1 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
105.1 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.1 in
43.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.3 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
49.9 in
53.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
54.7 ft³
76.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
25.8 ft³
31.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
25.8 ft³
31.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.6 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60R17
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire
P225/60R17
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Bright White Clearcoat
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Jasper Green Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Light Brownstone Pearlcoat
  • Olive Green Pearlcoat
  • Slate Blue Pearlcoat
  • Spitfire Orange Clearcoat
  • Velvet Red Pearlcoat
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Gray, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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