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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,055

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $947

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $23,995
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,531
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
High Altitude Edition     1,095
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Automatic climate control, front     275
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
High Altitude Edition     996
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Automatic climate control, front     250
Options (change) 482 623 2,065
Options (change) 314 405 1,878
Destination 625 625 995
Total Price $28,002 $29,143 $27,055
Total Invoice $25,940 $27,035 $26,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Latitude
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $664
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-17
Total Price$28,002$29,143$27,055
Adjustments for Features-9000-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,102$29,143$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,940$27,035$26,404
Adjustments for Features-8340-634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,106$27,035$25,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
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$5,625$4,725$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-634

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.7 in
Length176.6 in175.1 in
Width68.3 in71.4 in
Height65.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested55021%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested17541%
Total Not Requested25059%

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