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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: $1,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,833

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X2.5 X PremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,495 $23,195 $19,295
Base Invoice $19,397 $21,869 $18,967
Alloy wheels 400    
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Fog lights 374 374  
Rear spoiler 368 368  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Bluetooth cell phone link 483    
USB port 401    
Satellite radio 432 432  
Uconnect Voice Command     475
AWD     1,350
Front side airbags     250
Alloy wheels 348    
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Fog lights 243 243  
Rear spoiler 276 276  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Bluetooth cell phone link 362    
USB port 301    
Satellite radio 324 324  
Uconnect Voice Command     432
AWD     1,281
Front side airbags     228
Options (change) 2,961 1,677 2,075
Options (change) 2,181 1,170 1,941
Destination 725 725 925
Total Price $24,181 $25,597 $22,295
Total Invoice $22,303 $23,764 $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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $158
Model Year201120112012
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X2.5 X PremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$24,181$25,597$22,295
Adjustments for Features-50-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,131$23,347$22,295
Cost Above Minimum$784$0$0
Total Invoice$22,303$23,764$21,833
Adjustments for Features-46-2,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,257$21,675$21,833
Cost Above Minimum$582$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201120112012
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X2.5 X PremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,575$4,775$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-2,0890

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass specs.

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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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