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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: $28,375

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelForesterForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $28,445 $29,445
Rear spoiler 353 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 55    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Skid plate (one) 110 110    
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Trailer Tow Group     495 395
Temporary spare tire     245  
Panoramic sunroof     1,295 1,295
Cold Weather Group       695
Popular Equipment Group       395
Leather Interior Group       1,595
Rear spoiler 230 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 33    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Skid plate (one) 71 71    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Trailer Tow Group     450 359
Temporary spare tire     223  
Panoramic sunroof     1,178 1,178
Cold Weather Group       632
Popular Equipment Group       359
Leather Interior Group       1,451
Options (change) 855 996 2,035 4,375
Options (change) 554 645 1,851 3,979
Destination 625 625 1,495 1,495
Total Price $28,375 $29,516 $31,975 $35,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,393
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelForesterForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/55-18215/65-17
Total Price$28,375$29,516$31,975$35,315
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,720-6,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,475$29,516$28,255$29,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2006200620192019
ModelForesterForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0 
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$6,470$5,570$9,290$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,720$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-389-963

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20062019
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length176.6 in173.0 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height65.0 in64.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,185 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft359.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo mat40No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested22562%
Total Not Requested14038%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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