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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: $26,075

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,376

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $5,668

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,230 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,822 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
uconnect gps 925      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 995      
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation system   1,350    
All-weather floor mats   81 81 81
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars   181 181 181
uconnect gps 841      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 905      
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation system   1,156    
All-weather floor mats   52 52 52
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
Options (change) 3,215 2,075 725 725
Options (change) 2,924 1,624 468 468
Destination 630 915 915 915
Total Price $26,075 $32,385 $34,730 $37,730
Total Invoice $24,376 $30,044 $32,270 $35,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,328
Model Year2009201820182018
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)458, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,075$32,385$34,730$37,730
Adjustments for Features0-5,865-9,925-10,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$26,520$24,805$27,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$24,376$30,044$32,270$35,058
Adjustments for Features0-5,441-9,222-9,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,376$24,603$23,048$25,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201820182018
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$2,025$7,890$11,950$12,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865$9,925$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,441-9,222-9,501

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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