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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: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,575

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,419 $24,930 $26,116
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Front side airbags 250    
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Front side airbags 228    
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 1,545 870 1,140
Options (change) 1,406 611 786
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $26,590 $28,210 $29,680
Total Invoice $25,575 $26,186 $27,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127
Model Year201120082008
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,590$28,210$29,680
Adjustments for Features-90-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,500$27,595$29,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$25,575$26,186$27,547
Adjustments for Features-87-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,488$25,615$27,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40$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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,490$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-87-5710

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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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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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