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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: $1,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,086

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimLatitudeLatitude X2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,745 $22,195 $24,295
Base Invoice $19,263 $21,678 $22,870
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750 995  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Uconnect Voice Command 375    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295 1,295  
2.4L I4 300    
5-speed manual   0 0
Plus Package     100
All Weather Package     0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Roof rack crossbars     195
Satellite radio     432
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683 905  
AWD 1,598 1,598  
Uconnect Voice Command 341    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178 1,178  
2.4L I4 273    
5-speed manual   0 0
Plus Package     99
All Weather Package     0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Roof rack crossbars     117
Satellite radio     324
Options (change) 4,420 3,990 1,489
Options (change) 4,073 3,681 1,036
Destination 750 750 795
Total Price $24,915 $26,935 $26,579
Total Invoice $24,086 $26,109 $24,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year201120112013
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimLatitudeLatitude X2.5 X Premium
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$26,579
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$25,135$26,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$24,086$26,109$24,701
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,086$24,364$24,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112013
ModelPatriotPatriotForester
TrimLatitudeLatitude X2.5 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 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
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  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,015$5,815$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,745-358

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length173.8 in169.5 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 crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested87590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Jeep Patriot Latitude X

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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