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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: $27,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $923

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,682

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelPatriotForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,895 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,247 $25,001 $26,005
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,095    
Sun and Sound Group 1,545    
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 996    
Sun and Sound Group 1,406    
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 2,640 87 270
Options (change) 2,402 56 175
Destination 995 625 625
Total Price $28,530 $27,607 $28,790
Total Invoice $27,644 $25,682 $26,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,878
Model Year201520062006
ModelPatriotForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,530$27,607$28,790
Adjustments for Features0-985-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$26,622$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$27,644$25,682$26,805
Adjustments for Features0-916-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,644$24,766$26,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,937

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520062006
ModelPatriotForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
-speed $0  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,850$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-102

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in99.4 in
Length173.8 in176.6 in
Width69.2 in68.3 in
Height65.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,136 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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