Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee

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2026 Subaru Forester

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Overview

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Selected trim	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Forester SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	hybrid	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
MSRP	$35,000	$29,995 (best)
Lowest listing price	$37,475 (best)	—
Median listing price	$38,675 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$40,775 (best)	—
For sale now	10 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Combined MPG	37 MPG (best)	29 MPG
City MPG	39 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	33 MPG
Fuel tank	13.7 gal	16.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Horsepower	177 hp	180 hp (best)
Torque	221 lb-ft (best)	178 lb-ft
Engine size	1.6 L	2.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	flat 4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	68.3 cu ft	74.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs (best)	—
Payload	850 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,295 lbs	3,510 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8 in	8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	113 in (best)	105.1 in
Length	188.1 in (best)	183.3 in
Width	74.7 in (best)	72 in
Height	67.5 in	68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Jeep Cherokee	Subaru Forester
1	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) $35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Forester SUV $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Laredo $38,000 MSRP	Premium $33,385 MSRP
3	Limited $40,000 MSRP	Premium Hybrid $34,730 MSRP
4	Limited Altitude $40,595 MSRP	Sport $36,105 MSRP
5	85th Anniversary Edition $40,905 MSRP	Limited $37,695 MSRP
6	Overland $43,000 MSRP	Sport Hybrid $37,930 MSRP
7	—	Wilderness $38,385 MSRP
8	—	Limited Hybrid $38,995 MSRP
9	—	Touring Hybrid $41,545 MSRP
10	—	Touring $41,595 MSRP

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