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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: $25,500

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $254

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,748

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 XSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $18,720 $23,385
Base Invoice $18,938 $18,234 $22,573
Premium Package 2,500    
All Weather Package 400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Fog lights 374    
Rear spoiler 367    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo cover 166    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Sun and Sound Group   1,295 1,295
Quick Order Package E   2,120  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   985 670
5-speed manual   0 0
AWD   1,750 1,750
Premium Package 2,258    
All Weather Package 367    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Fog lights 243    
Rear spoiler 275    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo cover 108    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Sun and Sound Group   1,178 1,178
Quick Order Package E   1,929  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   896 610
5-speed manual   0 0
AWD   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 5,064 6,150 3,715
Options (change) 4,115 5,613 3,398
Destination 695 630 630
Total Price $25,754 $25,500 $27,730
Total Invoice $23,748 $24,477 $26,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $913
Model Year200920102010
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 XSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$25,754$25,500$27,730
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,554$25,500$25,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465
Total Invoice$23,748$24,477$26,601
Adjustments for Features-1840-1,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,564$24,477$24,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$431

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200920102010
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 XSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Cruise control$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100 $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,700$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-1,693

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in173.4 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft352.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%
Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested52572%
Total Not Requested20028%
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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