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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: $29,120

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,290

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $1,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $24,195
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $23,719
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 95
Remote start 445 445 445  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
High Altitude Edition       1,205
6-speed shiftable automatic       0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       695
Media Center 430N       1,435
Rearview camera       200
Automatic climate control, front       300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation Package 1,157      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86
Remote start 333 333 333  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
High Altitude Edition       1,097
6-speed shiftable automatic       0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       632
Media Center 430N       1,306
Rearview camera       182
Automatic climate control, front       273
Options (change) 2,895 1,545 1,545 3,930
Options (change) 2,244 1,087 1,087 3,576
Destination 850 850 850 995
Total Price $32,540 $33,190 $36,190 $29,120
Total Invoice $30,049 $30,722 $33,506 $28,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/60-17
Total Price$32,540$33,190$36,190$29,120
Adjustments for Features-3,525-3,760-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,015$29,430$32,230$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$30,049$30,722$33,506$28,290
Adjustments for Features-3,255-3,480-3,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,794$27,242$29,840$28,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$448$3,046$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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  $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 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$6,765$7,000$7,200$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$3,760$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,255-3,480-3,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in175.1 in
Width70.7 in71.4 in
Height66.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,109 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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