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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: $24,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $763

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,411

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X2.5 X PremiumSport (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,495 $23,195 $19,795
Base Invoice $19,397 $21,869 $19,681
Alloy wheels 400    
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Satellite radio 432 432  
Rear spoiler 368 368  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Fog lights 374 374  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Bluetooth cell phone link 483    
USB port 401    
Cargo cover 166 166 75
Power Value Group     2,245
AWD     2,000
Alloy wheels 348    
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Satellite radio 324 324  
Rear spoiler 276 276  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Fog lights 243 243  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Bluetooth cell phone link 362    
USB port 301    
Cargo cover 108 108 68
Power Value Group     2,043
AWD     1,890
Options (change) 3,127 1,843 4,320
Options (change) 2,289 1,278 4,001
Destination 725 725 995
Total Price $24,347 $25,763 $25,110
Total Invoice $22,411 $23,872 $24,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,770
Model Year201120112017
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X2.5 X PremiumSport (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$24,347$25,763$25,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,347$23,563$25,035
Cost Above Minimum$784$0$0
Total Invoice$22,411$23,872$24,677
Adjustments for Features0-2,039-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,411$21,833$24,603
Cost Above Minimum$578$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201120112017
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X2.5 X PremiumSport (old model)
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 headlights  $125
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$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,039-74

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in175.1 in
Width70.1 in71.4 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,260 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 (old model)

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Lockable center differential150No
215/60R17 tires400No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400		1000Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Power Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

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