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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: $7,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,039

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,105 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $19,686 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 535      
Front side airbags 250      
Engine-block heater 35 133 133 133
Navigation system 1,395      
Sunroof 800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,850    
All-weather floor mats   72 72 72
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Roof rack crossbars   199 199 199
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 492      
Front side airbags 230      
Engine-block heater 32 86 86 86
Navigation system 1,283      
Sunroof 736      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,600    
All-weather floor mats   46 46 46
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Options (change) 3,015 3,221 1,371 1,371
Options (change) 2,773 2,517 917 917
Destination 580 850 850 850
Total Price $24,700 $32,166 $32,316 $35,316
Total Invoice $23,039 $29,680 $29,911 $32,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,658
Model Year2008201520152015
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)?, 4440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,700$32,166$32,316$35,316
Adjustments for Features0-5,400-5,400-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$26,766$26,916$29,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$23,039$29,680$29,911$32,694
Adjustments for Features0-4,983-4,998-5,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,039$24,697$24,913$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$216$2,813

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201520152015
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
Proximity key  $250$250
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio $200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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$2,590$7,990$7,990$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400$5,400$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,983-4,998-5,184

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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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