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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: $27,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $4,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120192019
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumLatitudeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $25,345 $28,445
All Weather Package 500    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Rear spoiler 368    
All-weather floor mats 69    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Fog lights 374    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Satellite radio 432    
Cold Weather Group   745  
Popular Equipment Group   1,295  
AWD   1,500 1,500
Trailer Tow Group   495 495
Temporary spare tire   245 245
Panoramic sunroof   1,295 1,295
All Weather Package 417    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Rear spoiler 276    
All-weather floor mats 39    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Fog lights 243    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Satellite radio 324    
Cold Weather Group   678  
Popular Equipment Group   1,178  
AWD   1,365 1,410
Trailer Tow Group   450 450
Temporary spare tire   223 223
Panoramic sunroof   1,178 1,178
Options (change) 3,552 5,575 3,535
Options (change) 2,603 5,072 3,261
Destination 725 1,495 1,495
Total Price $27,472 $32,415 $33,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,247
Model Year201120192019
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumLatitudeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$27,472$32,415$33,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,145-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,472$28,270$27,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201120192019
ModelForesterCompassCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumLatitudeLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,595$8,740$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,145$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-806

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112019
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.8 in
Length179.5 in173.0 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height65.9 in64.6 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft359.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Terrain selector200No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo mat40No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested30068%
Total Not Requested14032%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested142574%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Terrain selector200No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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