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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: $26,175

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,534

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitudeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,195 $26,795
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,734 $26,118
Rear bumper protector 72 72    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
High Altitude Edition     1,095  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     195  
Sun and Sound Group       1,545
Rear bumper protector 47 47    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
High Altitude Edition     996  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     177  
Sun and Sound Group       1,406
Options (change) 870 1,140 1,985 1,545
Options (change) 611 786 1,805 1,406
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $28,210 $29,680 $26,175 $29,335
Total Invoice $26,186 $27,547 $25,534 $28,519

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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: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $221
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitudeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$28,210$29,680$26,175$29,335
Adjustments for Features-940-3250-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,270$29,355$26,175$28,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$2,705
Total Invoice$26,186$27,547$25,534$28,519
Adjustments for Features-873-3020-442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,313$27,245$25,534$28,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0$2,543

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitudeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start  $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
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$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Trip computer  $150$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$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,515$5,900$5,575$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$325$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments-873-3020-442

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20082015
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150No
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested25043%
Total Not Requested32557%

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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