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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: $27,775

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,653

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $23,419
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Navigation system 1,100      
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92  
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Remote start 436 436 436  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       750
Sun and Sound Group       1,295
Media Center 430N       685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Navigation system 975      
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59  
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Remote start 328 328 328  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       683
Sun and Sound Group       1,178
Media Center 430N       623
Options (change) 2,491 1,391 1,391 2,730
Options (change) 1,962 987 987 2,484
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $31,311 $32,211 $35,211 $27,775
Total Invoice $29,009 $29,863 $32,648 $26,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,311$32,211$35,211$27,775
Adjustments for Features-3,435-3,635-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,876$28,576$31,376$27,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$29,009$29,863$32,648$26,653
Adjustments for Features-3,182-3,370-3,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,827$26,493$29,092$26,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,265$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2014201420142011
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$6,340$6,540$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$3,635$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,182-3,370-3,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in173.4 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height66.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 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 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.6 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 information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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