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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: $26,765

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,424
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Rear bumper protector 72 72  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Front side airbags     250
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Rear bumper protector 47 47  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Front side airbags     228
Options (change) 870 1,140 1,545
Options (change) 611 786 1,406
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $28,210 $29,680 $26,765
Total Invoice $26,186 $27,547 $25,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$28,210$29,680$26,765
Adjustments for Features-6150-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$29,680$26,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,186$27,547$25,755
Adjustments for Features-5710-87
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,615$27,547$25,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
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 cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40
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
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
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$5,490$4,875$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-87

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.7 in
Length176.6 in173.4 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,083 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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