Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison
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For the Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Patriot vs. Forester Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Patriot and Forester will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Jeep Patriot Limited's price is $1,549 lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,549 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,314 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Patriot | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 172hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/29 MPG | 20/26 MPG | 20/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 4 | 80, 6 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | 25,575 | 29,449 | 30,549 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,325 | -3,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 25,575 | 27,124 | 27,324 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| Total Invoice | 23,838 | 27,308 | 28,319 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,156 | -2,990 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 23,838 | 25,152 | 25,329 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 177 |
Invoice Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester
Price Comparison (MSRP): Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru ForesterThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Jeep Patriot Limited | |||
| Difference: 3,874 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited | |||
| Difference: 3,470 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Patriot | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 19,805 | 26,595 | 27,895 |
| Base Invoice | 18,503 | 24,905 | 26,094 |
| Driver Convenience Group | 515 | ||
| Front side airbags | 250 | ||
| Floor mats | 30 | ||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 275 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,395 | 1,200 | 1,000 |
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| AWD | 1,750 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 195 | 195 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | |
| Driver Convenience Group | 0 | 0 | |
| Front side airbags | 0 | 0 | |
| Floor mats | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 0 | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,066 | 888 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |
| AWD | 0 | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 117 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | |
| Total options | 5,210 | 2,079 | 1,879 |
| Total options | 4,775 | 1,628 | 1,450 |
| Destination | 560 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | 25,575 | 29,449 | 30,549 |
| Total Invoice | 23,838 | 27,308 | 28,319 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Jeep Patriot
| Price of the Jeep Patriot: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | Considering what you get, the price of the Patriot for even the better models is great. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range | The vehicle met all of my requirements: 4x4, reasonable fuel economy, reasonable towing capacity. I find the car to be roomy with excellent cargo space and it's easy to bring down the rear seats. The turn radius is amazing. I can pratically drive this thing around a tree. I was amazed at what I was able to do when I had to back a trailer around a bunch of obstacles. The dealer is the best dealership that I have ever done business with. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | pricing ok OK and acceptable for what you get. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD | Lower than any other mid-class SUV. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD | lower payments than my caravan |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | My dealer sat me inside the Patriot I drive today. I fell in love. He asked me if I wanted a test drive. I said no. I asked for price (cringing). I was VERY surprised at the price he gave me. Unexpected in my opinion. Instant buy. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | the lowest price for the best 4x4 performer on the market (real 4x4, not wrangler, but still jeep, close to old good cherokee). |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The price was in the range I was going to pay for a used vehicle-under 20,000. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD | I live in the NY Hudson Valley, and we get lots of snow. I needed an inexpensive 4 wheel drive to get around in the winter. The patriot is sufficient for this need. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | Reasonably affordable for a 2 year old used vehicle with less than 40K miles. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Cheapest small SUV we could find, with a great warranty. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | I bought this upgraded vehicle for just $19K out the door, with just 25,000 km on the odometer. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Very nice price , starting at 14799$ in canada |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | Quite reasonable price for a well equipped AWD mini-SUV. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD | Loaded models are cheap |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD | SUV w/o a huge payment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD | It is the lowest price Jeep. |
| Price of the Jeep Patriot: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The dealer with the Patriot was asking the same price as the dealer with the Vibe. The Vibe was the same year and had 10K less miles. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Subaru Forester
| Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Price very good for AWD. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Incentive financing and rebates |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle. |
Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Patriot | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | $0 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior air filter | $25 | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | $150 | |
| Traffic information | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Powertrain | |||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $250 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,615 | $5,940 | $6,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,325 | $3,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,156 | -2,990 |
Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Patriot | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,300 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.0 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Limited
| Driver Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
2.5 X Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 30% |
Option Package Details
2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 16% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Jeep Patriot Materials and Workmanship
| Materials and Workmanship of the Jeep Patriot: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Paint tends to chip easily. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Some of the materials in the Patriot seemed extremely cheap. The seats were not as comfortable as the Vibe. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Rear tailgate window trim broken by dealer in the removal of window and ordered a new trim yet a trim for a dodge nitro arrived. Service centre installed new oil filter with filter wrench and punctured. 7hr non stop drive result no oil. Tow truck etc. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Actually, it seems fine, but it is not a luxury car. Somewhat noisy and hard edges inside. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This vehicle is famous for water leaks. Front and rear dome lights leak. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Forester Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Generally seems like a well built car (except the silver plastic trim on the dash). |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Well though out materials. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Quality all around; nice interior materials which have proved durable as well. Fit and finish are excellent. Exterior has held up well also. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Subaru Forester: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I fully agree with previous report/survey: hard plastics on this generation for dashboard |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
After seeing the upgrade in material quality in actual Legacy from previous gen Legacy I would have hoped that the dash and door panel of the 2009 Forester were of the same high quality plastics. Plastics of the Forester feel thin and are scratch prone. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Dash and headliner prone to squeaks and rattles, too much easy-to-scratch hard plastic. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
We needed to replace the struts just before the warranty expired. We also needed to replace the ball joints, the bearings quite a bit. There was an issue with leak in the motor but that was under warranty and it was fixed. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
After 50k miles, lots of ticks and clicks from dashboard panels and rear panels. |
