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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: $26,655

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $6,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,835

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $4,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelPatriotPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,495 $24,895 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $21,051 $24,247 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695 1,095      
Uconnect Voice Command 395        
Sun and Sound Group 1,545 1,545      
Media Center 430N 1,435 845      
Engine-block heater 95 95 133 133 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Navigation Package     1,350    
Universal garage door opener     76 76 76
Rear bumper protector     95 95 95
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Roof rack crossbars     199 199 199
AC power outlet     415 415 415
Remote start     445 445 445
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632 996      
Uconnect Voice Command 359        
Sun and Sound Group 1,406 1,406      
Media Center 430N 1,306 769      
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Navigation Package     1,157    
Universal garage door opener     49 49 49
Rear bumper protector     61 61 61
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Roof rack crossbars     117 117 117
AC power outlet     311 311 311
Remote start     333 333 333
Options (change) 4,165 3,580 3,094 1,744 1,744
Options (change) 3,789 3,257 2,361 1,204 1,204
Destination 995 995 850 850 850
Total Price $26,655 $29,470 $32,739 $33,389 $36,389
Total Invoice $25,835 $28,499 $30,166 $30,839 $33,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,783
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelPatriotPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4172hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,655$29,470$32,739$33,389$36,389
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-6,635-6,870-7,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,655$27,570$26,104$26,519$29,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$25,835$28,499$30,166$30,839$33,623
Adjustments for Features0-1,837-6,114-6,345-6,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,835$26,662$24,052$24,494$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$827$0$442$3,038

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelPatriotPatriotForesterForesterForester
TrimLatitudeLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
-speed  $0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,355$4,255$8,990$9,225$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$6,635$6,870$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,837-6,114-6,345-6,533

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelPatriotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length173.8 in180.9 in
Width69.2 in70.7 in
Height65.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,137 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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