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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: $28,644

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCompassCompassForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawk2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $31,395 $26,695 $27,895
Trailer Tow Group 495 395    
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295    
Popular Equipment Group   395    
Cold Weather Group   695    
Leather Interior Group   1,595    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
All-weather floor mats     55 55
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Class II trailer hitch     299 299
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Trailer Tow Group 450 359    
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178    
Popular Equipment Group   359    
Cold Weather Group   632    
Leather Interior Group   1,451    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
All-weather floor mats     33 33
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Class II trailer hitch     195 195
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 1,790 4,375 1,304 1,445
Options (change) 1,628 3,979 891 982
Destination 1,495 1,495 645 645
Total Price $33,180 $37,265 $28,644 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,964
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCompassCompassForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawk2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T9A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,180$37,265$28,644$29,985
Adjustments for Features-3,245-5,960-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$31,305$27,904$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0$2,081

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCompassCompassForesterForester
TrimLimitedTrailhawk2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0   
AWD w/low range $2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Terrain selector $200  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Text dictation$50$50  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0  
Total Value of Features$9,390$12,105$6,885$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$5,960$740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-305-875-6840

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelCompassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length173.0 in176.6 in
Width73.8 in68.3 in
Height64.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,185 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft357.7 ft3

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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
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

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
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo mat40Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested26573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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 XT Limited

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

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