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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: $29,120

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,290

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $2,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitude (old model)2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,195 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $23,719 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695      
High Altitude Edition 1,205      
6-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Media Center 430N 1,435      
Rearview camera 200      
Engine-block heater 95 133 133 133
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation system   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
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632      
High Altitude Edition 1,097      
6-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Media Center 430N 1,306      
Rearview camera 182      
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86
Automatic climate control, front 273      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation system   1,156    
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) 3,930 2,895 1,545 1,545
Options (change) 3,576 2,243 1,087 1,087
Destination 995 875 875 875
Total Price $29,120 $32,965 $33,715 $36,715
Total Invoice $28,290 $30,439 $31,205 $33,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,981
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitude (old model)2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,120$32,965$33,715$36,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-5,290-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,120$29,060$28,425$31,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$28,290$30,439$31,205$33,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,606-4,896-5,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,290$26,833$26,309$28,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$524$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitude (old model)2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,260$7,165$8,550$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$5,290$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,606-4,896-5,083

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,109 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 (old model)

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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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