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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: $32,445

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimLatitudeLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,740 $27,795
Popular Equipment Group 1,295    
Cold Weather Group 745    
Safety and Security Group 795    
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 895 895  
AWD 1,500 1,500  
Trailer Tow Group 495 495  
Temporary spare tire 245 245  
Power liftgate 495 495 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295  
Eyesight Package     1,695
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
All-weather floor mats     81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Remote start     455
Class II trailer hitch     619
Popular Equipment Group 1,178    
Cold Weather Group 678    
Safety and Security Group 723    
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 814 814  
AWD 1,365 1,410  
Trailer Tow Group 450 450  
Temporary spare tire 223 223  
Power liftgate 450 450 413
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178  
Eyesight Package     1,412
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
All-weather floor mats     52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Remote start     341
Class II trailer hitch     464
Options (change) 7,760 4,925 3,600
Options (change) 7,059 4,525 2,875
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,050
Total Price $33,150 $35,760 $32,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Latitude
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,296
Model Year201820182021
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimLatitudeLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$33,150$35,760$32,445
Adjustments for Features-2,890-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,260$31,995$32,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182021
ModelCompassCompassForester
TrimLatitudeLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $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$9,015$9,890$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,791-3,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182021
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in105.1 in
Length173.0 in182.1 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height64.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested85044%
Total Not Requested107556%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo mat40No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested30068%
Total Not Requested14032%
Safety and Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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