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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: $27,857

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $673

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,956

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelPatriotForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,895 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,247 $24,930 $26,116
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,095    
Sun and Sound Group 1,545    
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 996    
Sun and Sound Group 1,406    
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 2,640 517 787
Options (change) 2,402 381 556
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $28,530 $27,857 $29,327
Total Invoice $27,644 $25,956 $27,317

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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: $1,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,806
Model Year201520082008
ModelPatriotForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,530$27,857$29,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$26,657$28,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$27,644$25,956$27,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,118-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,644$24,838$26,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port$25  
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Total Value of Features$3,915$5,115$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,118-545

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
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 radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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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