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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: $27,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $4,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,740 $23,195
Base Invoice $23,858 $28,954 $21,869
Popular Equipment Group 1,295    
Cold Weather Group 745    
AWD 1,500 1,500  
Trailer Tow Group 495 495  
Temporary spare tire 245 245  
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295  
All Weather Package     500
Bodyside moldings     240
All-weather floor mats     69
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Rear spoiler     368
Fog lights     374
Satellite radio     432
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Popular Equipment Group 1,178    
Cold Weather Group 678    
AWD 1,365 1,410  
Trailer Tow Group 450 450  
Temporary spare tire 223 223  
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178  
All Weather Package     417
Bodyside moldings     156
All-weather floor mats     39
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Rear spoiler     276
Fog lights     243
Satellite radio     324
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 5,575 3,535 3,552
Options (change) 5,072 3,261 2,603
Destination 1,095 1,095 725
Total Price $30,965 $34,370 $27,472
Total Invoice $30,025 $33,310 $25,197

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $809
Model Year201820182011
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionT9T9M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,965$34,370$27,472
Adjustments for Features-4,145-5,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,820$28,700$27,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$0
Total Invoice$30,025$33,310$25,197
Adjustments for Features-4,019-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,006$27,815$25,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,809$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182011
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,740$10,265$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$5,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,019-5,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.0 in
Length173.0 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height64.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested142574%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo mat40No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested30068%
Total Not Requested14032%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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