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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: $25,025

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $4,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $21,455 $27,395
Quick Order Package E 2,125    
Stain-resistant fabric 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695 495  
Front side airbags 250 250  
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 800 800  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100 1,100  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Cargo cover     172
Fog lights     382
Quick Order Package E 1,955    
Stain-resistant fabric 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 639 455  
Front side airbags 230 230  
Heated front seats 230    
Sunroof 736 736  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,012 1,012  
AWD 1,593 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Cargo cover     111
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 6,970 4,395 1,517
Options (change) 6,395 4,025 1,113
Destination 580 580 1,010
Total Price $25,025 $26,430 $29,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,175
Model Year200820082020
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4172hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/24 MPG21/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$25,025$26,430$29,922
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,025$24,840$27,792
Cost Above Minimum$185$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082020
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,495$6,085$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,482-151

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length173.4 in182.1 in
Width69.3 in71.5 in
Height64.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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