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Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,700

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,039

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $5,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,105 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $19,686 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 535      
Front side airbags 250      
Engine-block heater 35 133 133 133
Navigation system 1,395 1,100    
Sunroof 800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
All-weather floor mats   72 72 72
Universal garage door opener   74 74 74
Rear bumper protector   92 92 92
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Roof rack crossbars   199 199 199
AC power outlet   409 409 409
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 492      
Front side airbags 230      
Engine-block heater 32 86 86 86
Navigation system 1,283 975    
Sunroof 736      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
All-weather floor mats   46 46 46
Universal garage door opener   48 48 48
Rear bumper protector   59 59 59
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
AC power outlet   306 306 306
Options (change) 3,015 2,459 1,359 1,359
Options (change) 2,773 1,883 908 908
Destination 580 825 825 825
Total Price $24,700 $31,279 $32,179 $35,179
Total Invoice $23,039 $28,930 $29,784 $32,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $897
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,700$31,279$32,179$35,179
Adjustments for Features0-5,400-5,600-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$25,879$26,579$29,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$23,039$28,930$29,784$32,569
Adjustments for Features0-4,994-5,183-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,039$23,936$24,601$27,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$3,263

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,990$7,390$7,590$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400$5,600$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,994-5,183-5,370

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length173.6 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height64.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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