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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: $24,915

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $472

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,473

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimLatitudeLatitude X2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,745 $22,195 $19,995
Base Invoice $19,263 $21,678 $18,938
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750 995  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295 1,295  
Uconnect Voice Command 375    
2.4L I4 300    
5-speed manual   0  
All Weather Package     400
Premium Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Fog lights     374
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683 905  
AWD 1,598 1,598  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178 1,178  
Uconnect Voice Command 341    
2.4L I4 273    
5-speed manual   0  
All Weather Package     367
Premium Package     2,258
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Fog lights     243
Options (change) 4,420 3,990 4,697
Options (change) 4,073 3,681 3,840
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $24,915 $26,935 $25,387
Total Invoice $24,086 $26,109 $23,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Patriot Latitude
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $260
Model Year201120112009
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimLatitudeLatitude X2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4172hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,915$26,935$25,387
Adjustments for Features-365-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,550$24,770$25,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$24,086$26,109$23,473
Adjustments for Features-353-2,0990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,733$24,010$23,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112009
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimLatitudeLatitude X2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$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$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,115$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-353-2,0990

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length173.8 in179.5 in
Width69.2 in70.1 in
Height65.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 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 Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude X

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%

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