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Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,820

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $3,939

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,876

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $2,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitude2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,540 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,072 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695      
High Altitude Edition 1,045      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,635      
Media Center 430N 1,435      
Rearview camera 200      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation system   1,350    
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars   181 181 181
Remote start   455 455 455
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632      
High Altitude Edition 951      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,488      
Media Center 430N 1,306      
Rearview camera 182      
Automatic climate control, front 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation system   1,156    
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
Remote start   341 341 341
Options (change) 5,285 2,449 1,099 1,099
Options (change) 4,809 1,913 757 757
Destination 995 915 915 915
Total Price $28,820 $32,759 $35,104 $38,104
Total Invoice $27,876 $30,333 $32,559 $35,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,783
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitude2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,820$32,759$35,104$38,104
Adjustments for Features0-3,990-8,050-8,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,820$28,769$27,054$29,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,876$30,333$32,559$35,347
Adjustments for Features0-3,695-7,466-7,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,876$26,638$25,093$27,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0$2,508

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitude2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$6,915$10,975$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990$8,050$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,695-7,466-7,746

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length173.8 in180.9 in
Width69.2 in70.7 in
Height65.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,137 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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