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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: $26,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $1,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,335

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $23,385
Base Invoice $21,960 $22,573
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
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   670
Sun and Sound Group   1,295
5-speed manual   0
AWD   1,750
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
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   610
Sun and Sound Group   1,178
5-speed manual   0
AWD   1,610
Options (change) 2,196 3,715
Options (change) 1,600 3,398
Destination 775 630
Total Price $26,266 $27,730
Total Invoice $24,335 $26,601

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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: $474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,316
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$26,266$27,730
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,266$26,740
Total Invoice$24,335$26,601
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,335$25,651

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-950

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122010
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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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