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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: $29,025

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $3,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,204

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $2,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,195
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,719
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Remote start 455 455 455  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
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 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156      
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Remote start 341 341 341  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
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) 2,268 918 918 3,835
Options (change) 1,796 640 640 3,490
Destination 915 915 915 995
Total Price $32,578 $34,923 $37,923 $29,025
Total Invoice $30,216 $32,442 $35,230 $28,204

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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: $1,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,068
Model Year2018201820182017
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$32,578$34,923$37,923$29,025
Adjustments for Features-3,805-7,865-8,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,773$27,058$29,758$29,025
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,216$32,442$35,230$28,204
Adjustments for Features-3,529-7,306-7,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,687$25,136$27,645$28,204
Cost Above Minimum$1,551$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2018201820182017
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 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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$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 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$10,750$11,050$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$7,865$8,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,529-7,306-7,5850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,323 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 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 Latitude (old model)

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
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
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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