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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: $25,010

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,340

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $21,455
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $20,024
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Navigation system 1,100     1,395
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 35
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       495
Front side airbags       250
Sunroof       800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Navigation system 975     1,283
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 32
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       455
Front side airbags       230
Sunroof       736
Options (change) 2,188 1,088 1,088 2,975
Options (change) 1,720 745 745 2,736
Destination 825 825 825 580
Total Price $31,008 $31,908 $34,908 $25,010
Total Invoice $28,767 $29,621 $32,406 $23,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $603
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,008$31,908$34,908$25,010
Adjustments for Features-5,200-5,400-5,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,808$26,508$29,308$25,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,767$29,621$32,406$23,340
Adjustments for Features-4,824-5,013-5,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,943$24,608$27,207$23,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,264$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,315$7,515$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$5,400$5,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,824-5,013-5,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in173.4 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height66.4 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft352.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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