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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: $26,590

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,575

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,419 $25,001 $26,005
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Front side airbags 250    
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Front side airbags 228    
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 1,545 440 623
Options (change) 1,406 286 405
Destination 750 625 625
Total Price $26,590 $27,960 $29,143
Total Invoice $25,575 $25,912 $27,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93
Model Year201120062006
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,590$27,960$29,143
Adjustments for Features-590-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,000$27,085$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$25,575$25,912$27,035
Adjustments for Features-567-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,008$25,101$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120062006
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,225$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-567-8110

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in99.4 in
Length173.4 in176.6 in
Width69.3 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.6 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

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 2.5 XT Limited

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

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