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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: $25,575

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,729

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $1,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelCompassCompassForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,595 $25,995 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,929 $25,091 $24,930 $26,116
High Altitude Edition 1,095      
6-speed shiftable CVT 0      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195      
Sun and Sound Group   1,395    
Rear bumper protector     72 72
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
High Altitude Edition 996      
6-speed shiftable CVT 0      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 177      
Sun and Sound Group   1,269    
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) 1,985 1,395 870 1,140
Options (change) 1,805 1,269 611 786
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $25,575 $28,385 $28,210 $29,680
Total Invoice $24,729 $27,355 $26,186 $27,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $584
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelCompassCompassForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4172hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$25,575$28,385$28,210$29,680
Adjustments for Features0-455-940-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,575$27,930$27,270$29,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$2,085
Total Invoice$24,729$27,355$26,186$27,547
Adjustments for Features0-438-873-302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,729$26,917$25,313$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,188$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelCompassCompassForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
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$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player $0  
Media drive $15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Trip computer$150$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$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,030$6,515$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455$940$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438-873-302

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in99.4 in
Length175.1 in176.6 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,098 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 Latitude

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150No
215/55R18 tires400No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested25043%
Total Not Requested32557%

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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