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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: $25,260

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $1,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,620

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $18,465 $22,825
Base Invoice $21,869 $17,363 $21,374
All Weather Package 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear spoiler 368    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Fog lights 374    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 432    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   995 695
Quick Order Package E   2,125  
Sun and Sound Group   1,295 1,295
AWD   1,750 1,750
All Weather Package 417    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear spoiler 276    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Fog lights 243    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 324    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   905 632
Quick Order Package E   1,934  
Sun and Sound Group   1,178 1,178
AWD   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 2,436 6,165 3,740
Options (change) 1,756 5,627 3,420
Destination 725 630 630
Total Price $26,356 $25,260 $27,195
Total Invoice $24,350 $23,620 $25,424

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
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$26,356$25,260$27,195
Adjustments for Features-8250-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,531$25,260$25,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420
Total Invoice$24,350$23,620$25,424
Adjustments for Features-7620-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,588$23,620$24,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$388

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201120092009
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 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$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$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$3,850$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-7620-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112009
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

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?
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%
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%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

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 link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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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