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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: $34,655

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $600

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,933

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCompassCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawk2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,740 $28,595 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,954 $27,900 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Navigation Group 995 995      
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 895 895      
Trailer Tow Group 495 395      
Temporary spare tire 245        
Power liftgate 495 495      
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295      
Popular Equipment Group   395      
Cold Weather Group   695      
Safety and Security Group   795      
Leather Interior Group   1,595      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
All-weather floor mats     81 81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Remote start     455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch     619 619 619
Navigation Group 905 905      
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 814 814      
Trailer Tow Group 450 359      
Temporary spare tire 223        
Power liftgate 450 450      
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178      
Popular Equipment Group   359      
Cold Weather Group   632      
Safety and Security Group   723      
Leather Interior Group   1,451      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
All-weather floor mats     52 52 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Remote start     341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch     464 464 464
Options (change) 4,420 7,555 4,345 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 4,020 6,871 3,513 1,015 1,015
Destination 1,095 1,095 915 915 915
Total Price $35,255 $37,245 $34,655 $35,405 $38,405
Total Invoice $34,069 $35,866 $31,933 $32,817 $35,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,357
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCompassCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawk2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T9CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,255$37,245$34,655$35,405$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-1,650-2,410-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$34,030$33,005$32,995$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$1,225$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$34,069$35,866$31,933$32,817$35,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,096-1,520-2,234-2,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,069$32,770$30,413$30,583$33,093
Cost Above Minimum$1,299$0$0$170$2,680

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCompassCompassForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawk2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD w/low range $2200   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Skid plates $150   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Tow hook(s), rear $25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Text dictation$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75$75
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$9,505$7,940$8,700$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$1,650$2,410$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,096-1,520-2,234-2,512

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length173.0 in180.9 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height64.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,185 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested32589%
Total Not Requested4011%
Safety and Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested217550%
Total Not Requested220050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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