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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: $24,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $613

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,553

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimSport (old model)2.5 X2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,795 $20,595 $23,295
Base Invoice $19,681 $19,489 $21,960
Power Value Group 2,245    
AWD 2,000    
Cargo cover 75 166 166
Alloy wheels   400  
Bodyside moldings   240 240
Satellite radio   432 432
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Rear spoiler   368 368
Fog lights   374 374
USB port   401  
Bluetooth cell phone link   483  
Power Value Group 2,043    
AWD 1,890    
Cargo cover 68 108 108
Alloy wheels   348  
Bodyside moldings   156 156
Satellite radio   324 324
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Rear spoiler   276 276
Fog lights   243 243
USB port   301  
Bluetooth cell phone link   362  
Options (change) 4,320 3,127 1,843
Options (change) 4,001 2,289 1,278
Destination 995 775 775
Total Price $25,110 $24,497 $25,913
Total Invoice $24,677 $22,553 $24,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,678
Model Year201720122012
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimSport (old model)2.5 X2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$25,110$24,497$25,913
Adjustments for Features-250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,085$24,497$23,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$784$0
Total Invoice$24,677$22,553$24,013
Adjustments for Features-250-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,652$22,553$21,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$579$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720122012
ModelCompassForesterForester
TrimSport (old model)2.5 X2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,625$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-250-2,039

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length175.1 in179.5 in
Width71.4 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport (old model)

Power Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
USB port
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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