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Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,975

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,308

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,455 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,024 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495      
Front side airbags 250      
Navigation system 1,395 1,350    
Sunroof 800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455      
Front side airbags 230      
Navigation system 1,283 1,156    
Sunroof 736      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 2,940 1,813 463 463
Options (change) 2,704 1,455 299 299
Destination 580 915 915 915
Total Price $24,975 $32,123 $34,468 $37,468
Total Invoice $23,308 $29,875 $32,101 $34,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $278
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-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)215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,975$32,123$34,468$37,468
Adjustments for Features0-5,680-9,740-10,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$26,443$24,728$27,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$23,308$29,875$32,101$34,889
Adjustments for Features0-5,283-9,071-9,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,308$24,592$23,030$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
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 
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,185$7,865$11,925$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,680$9,740$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,283-9,071-9,349

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length173.4 in180.9 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height64.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 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 Legroom39.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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 information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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