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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: $29,670

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,523

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $25,995
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $25,091
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation system 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 95
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Media Center 430N       495
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       695
Sun and Sound Group       1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation system 1,156      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Media Center 430N       450
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       632
Sun and Sound Group       1,269
Options (change) 2,895 1,545 1,545 2,680
Options (change) 2,243 1,087 1,087 2,437
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $32,965 $33,715 $36,715 $29,670
Total Invoice $30,439 $31,205 $33,990 $28,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,131
Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
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$32,965$33,715$36,715$29,670
Adjustments for Features-3,815-5,200-5,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,150$28,515$31,315$29,670
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,439$31,205$33,990$28,523
Adjustments for Features-3,523-4,813-4,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,916$26,392$28,991$28,523
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2017201720172014
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 automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
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 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
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$8,900$9,100$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$5,200$5,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,523-4,813-4,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20172014
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.3,098 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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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