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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: $26,360

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $2,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920092009
ModelForesterCompassCompass
TrimPremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $18,465 $22,825
All Weather Package 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Fog lights 382    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo cover 172    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   995 695
Quick Order Package E   2,125  
Sun and Sound Group   1,295 1,295
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,100 1,100
AWD   1,750 1,750
All Weather Package 417    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Fog lights 286    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo cover 111    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   905 632
Quick Order Package E   1,934  
Sun and Sound Group   1,178 1,178
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,001 1,001
AWD   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 1,517 7,265 4,840
Options (change) 1,113 6,628 4,421
Destination 975 630 630
Total Price $29,187 $26,360 $28,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,651
Model Year201920092009
ModelForesterCompassCompass
TrimPremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4172hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/24 MPG21/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$29,187$26,360$28,295
Adjustments for Features-1,6550-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,532$26,360$26,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201920092009
ModelForesterCompassCompass
TrimPremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Cruise control$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Articulating liftgate speakers $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,625$4,970$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180-1,415

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20192009
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.7 in
Length182.1 in173.4 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height67.5 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft352.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%

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