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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: $22,295

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $311

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCompass
Trim2.5 XSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $19,295
Base Invoice $18,938 $18,967
Bodyside moldings 238  
Rear spoiler 367  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Fog lights 374  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Uconnect Voice Command   475
AWD   1,350
Front side airbags   250
Bodyside moldings 155  
Rear spoiler 275  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Fog lights 243  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Uconnect Voice Command   432
AWD   1,281
Front side airbags   228
Options (change) 1,916 2,075
Options (change) 1,328 1,941
Destination 695 925
Total Price $22,606 $22,295
Total Invoice $20,961 $21,833

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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: $911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $284
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCompass
Trim2.5 XSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/60-17
Total Price$22,606$22,295
Adjustments for Features0-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,606$21,695
Total Invoice$20,961$21,833
Adjustments for Features0-588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,961$21,245

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCompass
Trim2.5 XSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
AWD$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-588

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in173.4 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,247 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 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 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Lockable center differential150No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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