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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: $26,405

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,688

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $22,825
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $21,374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 35
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       695
Sun and Sound Group       1,295
uconnect gps       925
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation Package 1,157      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 32
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       632
Sun and Sound Group       1,178
uconnect gps       842
Options (change) 2,450 1,100 1,100 2,950
Options (change) 1,911 754 754 2,684
Destination 850 850 850 630
Total Price $32,095 $32,745 $35,745 $26,405
Total Invoice $29,716 $30,389 $33,173 $24,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year2016201620162009
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,095$32,745$35,745$26,405
Adjustments for Features-5,385-5,620-5,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,710$27,125$29,925$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,716$30,389$33,173$24,688
Adjustments for Features-4,986-5,216-5,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,730$25,173$27,772$24,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$3,042$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2016201620162009
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 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Voice recorder   $0
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
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$7,765$8,000$8,200$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$5,620$5,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,986-5,216-5,4010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162009
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%

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