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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: $24,975

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,308

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $21,455
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $20,024
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350     1,395
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       495
Front side airbags       250
Sunroof       800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156     1,283
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       455
Front side airbags       230
Sunroof       736
Options (change) 1,813 463 463 2,940
Options (change) 1,455 299 299 2,704
Destination 915 915 915 580
Total Price $32,123 $34,468 $37,468 $24,975
Total Invoice $29,875 $32,101 $34,889 $23,308

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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: $247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $278
Model Year2018201820182008
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, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,123$34,468$37,468$24,975
Adjustments for Features-5,680-9,740-10,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,443$24,728$27,428$24,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,875$32,101$34,889$23,308
Adjustments for Features-5,283-9,071-9,3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,592$23,030$25,540$23,308
Cost Above Minimum$1,562$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2018201820182008
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
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$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
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 height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$7,865$11,925$12,225$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$9,740$10,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,283-9,071-9,3490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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