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Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,700

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,606

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelCompassOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $23,424 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Media Center 430N 685      
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 250      
Front side airbags 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Limited Package   2,700    
Stability control   300    
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Media Center 430N 623      
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 228      
Front side airbags 228      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Limited Package   2,426    
Stability control   275    
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Navigation system     1,822 1,822
Options (change) 2,480 3,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 2,257 2,870 1,991 1,872
Destination 925 645 645 645
Total Price $27,700 $30,200 $33,900 $34,217
Total Invoice $26,606 $28,174 $31,431 $31,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $438
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelCompassOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,700$30,200$33,900$34,217
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-1,725-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$28,050$32,175$31,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,125$3,317
Total Invoice$26,606$28,174$31,431$31,867
Adjustments for Features0-2,006-1,599-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,606$26,168$29,832$29,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,664$3,045

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelCompassOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$6,590$6,165$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$1,725$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,006-1,599-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelCompassOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length173.4 in188.7 in
Width69.3 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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