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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: $24,975

Jeep Patriot Sport   
Difference: $1,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,346

Jeep Patriot Sport   
Difference: $884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,540 $22,230 $23,195
Base Invoice $16,507 $20,822 $21,869
Quick Order Package E 2,175    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 995 995  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295 1,295  
215/65R17 590    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
All Weather Package     500
All-weather floor mats     69
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Roof rack crossbars     195
Bodyside moldings     240
Fog lights     374
Satellite radio     432
Quick Order Package E 1,979    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 905 905  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178 1,178  
215/65R17 537    
AWD 1,610 1,610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
All Weather Package     417
All-weather floor mats     39
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Roof rack crossbars     117
Bodyside moldings     156
Fog lights     243
Satellite radio     324
Options (change) 6,805 4,040 2,332
Options (change) 6,209 3,693 1,636
Destination 630 630 725
Total Price $24,975 $26,900 $26,252
Total Invoice $23,346 $25,145 $24,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $136
Model Year200920092011
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4172hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17215/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,975$26,900$26,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$25,400$25,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$23,346$25,145$24,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,402-748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,346$23,743$23,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$397$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092011
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
iPod integration $100 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,365$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,402-748

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length173.6 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height64.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Sport

Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested107591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122569%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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