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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: $28,005

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,199

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $2,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelCompassCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $26,795 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,734 $26,118 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Uconnect Voice Command 495        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695 695      
High Altitude Edition 1,095        
Media Center 430N 1,435 495      
Engine-block heater 95 95 133 133 133
Sun and Sound Group   1,545      
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
Uconnect Voice Command 450        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632 632      
High Altitude Edition 996        
Media Center 430N 1,306 450      
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86 86
Sun and Sound Group   1,406      
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) 3,815 2,830 2,895 1,545 1,545
Options (change) 3,470 2,574 2,244 1,087 1,087
Destination 995 995 850 850 850
Total Price $28,005 $30,620 $32,540 $33,190 $36,190
Total Invoice $27,199 $29,687 $30,049 $30,722 $33,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Latitude
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $913
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelCompassCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,005$30,620$32,540$33,190$36,190
Adjustments for Features0-640-4,075-4,310-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,005$29,980$28,465$28,880$31,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$27,199$29,687$30,049$30,722$33,506
Adjustments for Features0-620-3,763-3,990-4,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,199$29,067$26,286$26,732$29,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,868$0$446$3,044

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelCompassCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$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$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Articulating liftgate speakers $50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
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$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,230$7,665$7,900$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$4,075$4,310$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-620-3,763-3,990-4,176

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length175.1 in180.9 in
Width71.4 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,098 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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%
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 start150Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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 audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

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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