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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: $27,245

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,142

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,385 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,573 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Media Center 730N 890      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 855      
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Engine-block heater 35 133 133 133
Automatic climate control, front 155      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Remote start   445 445 445
Media Center 730N 810      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 778      
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Engine-block heater 32 86 86 86
Automatic climate control, front 141      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,157    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Remote start   333 333 333
Options (change) 3,230 2,895 1,545 1,545
Options (change) 2,939 2,244 1,087 1,087
Destination 630 850 850 850
Total Price $27,245 $32,540 $33,190 $36,190
Total Invoice $26,142 $30,049 $30,722 $33,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $627
Model Year2010201620162016
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)458, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,245$32,540$33,190$36,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,910-5,145-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,245$27,630$28,045$30,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$26,142$30,049$30,722$33,506
Adjustments for Features0-4,534-4,762-4,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,142$25,515$25,960$28,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$3,042

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201620162016
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 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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 
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
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,330$7,240$7,475$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,910$5,145$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,534-4,762-4,949

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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