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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: $27,055

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $1,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,214

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLatitude2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,995 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,531 $24,930 $26,116
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
High Altitude Edition 1,095    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Satellite radio   445 445
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
High Altitude Edition 996    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Automatic climate control, front 250    
Satellite radio   334 334
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 2,065 912 1,140
Options (change) 1,878 639 786
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $27,055 $28,252 $29,680
Total Invoice $26,404 $26,214 $27,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Latitude
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $613
Model Year201620082008
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLatitude2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,055$28,252$29,680
Adjustments for Features-175-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,880$27,612$29,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$26,404$26,214$27,547
Adjustments for Features-171-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,233$25,620$27,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620082008
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimLatitude2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
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 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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
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$5,425$5,890$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-171-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
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

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested17541%
Total Not Requested25059%
High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
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
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested55021%

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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