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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: $25,170

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $1,013

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,191

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $74

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelPatriotForester
TrimLatitude2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,795 $23,195
Base Invoice $19,219 $21,869
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695  
AWD 1,615  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Uconnect Voice Command 375  
2.4L I4 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
All Weather Package   500
Bodyside moldings   240
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Fog lights   374
Satellite radio   432
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632  
AWD 1,536  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Uconnect Voice Command 341  
2.4L I4 364  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
All Weather Package   417
Bodyside moldings   156
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Fog lights   243
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 4,380 2,263
Options (change) 4,051 1,597
Destination 995 725
Total Price $25,170 $26,183
Total Invoice $24,265 $24,191

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $291
Model Year20132011
ModelPatriotForester
TrimLatitude2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,170$26,183
Adjustments for Features0-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,170$25,948
Total Invoice$24,265$24,191
Adjustments for Features0-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,265$23,974

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelPatriotForester
TrimLatitude2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height 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
Total Value of Features$3,940$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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 crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested87590%
Total Not Requested10010%
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?
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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