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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: $23,925

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $2,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,365

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $1,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $17,475 $21,455
Base Invoice $21,869 $16,402 $20,024
All Weather Package 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Fog lights 374    
Rear spoiler 368    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 432    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   695 495
Quick Order Package E   2,125  
Front side airbags   250 250
Sunroof   800 800
Heated front seats   250  
AWD   1,750 1,750
All Weather Package 417    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Fog lights 243    
Rear spoiler 276    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 324    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   639 455
Quick Order Package E   1,955  
Front side airbags   230 230
Sunroof   736 736
Heated front seats   230  
AWD   1,593 1,592
Options (change) 2,436 5,870 3,295
Options (change) 1,756 5,383 3,013
Destination 725 580 580
Total Price $26,356 $23,925 $25,330
Total Invoice $24,350 $22,365 $23,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year201120082008
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$26,356$23,925$25,330
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,956$23,925$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$24,350$22,365$23,617
Adjustments for Features-1,2930-1,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,057$22,365$22,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$324$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201120082008
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,675$3,275$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2930-1,576

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
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 Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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