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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 Sport   
Difference: $4,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092020
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,540 $22,230 $27,395
Quick Order Package E 2,175    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 995 995  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295 1,295  
215/65R17 590    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100 1,100  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
All-weather floor mats     81
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Cargo cover     172
Roof rack crossbars     181
Fog lights     382
Quick Order Package E 1,979    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 905 905  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178 1,178  
215/65R17 537    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,001 1,001  
AWD 1,610 1,610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
All-weather floor mats     52
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Cargo cover     111
Roof rack crossbars     117
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 7,905 5,140 1,779
Options (change) 7,210 4,694 1,282
Destination 630 630 1,010
Total Price $26,075 $28,000 $30,184

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Patriot Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,195
Model Year200920092020
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4172hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/24 MPG21/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17215/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$26,075$28,000$30,184
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$26,500$28,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092020
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings $75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
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 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $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$4,985$6,485$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,401-140

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092020
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length173.6 in182.1 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height64.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,333 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Sport

Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Stain-resistant fabric100No
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
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 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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