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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: $29,015

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterCompass
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $24,295
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Fog lights 382  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo cover 172  
Remote start 455  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   750
Sun and Sound Group   1,295
AWD   1,750
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Fog lights 286  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo cover 111  
Remote start 341  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   683
Sun and Sound Group   1,178
AWD   1,627
Options (change) 1,972 3,795
Options (change) 1,454 3,488
Destination 975 925
Total Price $29,642 $29,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,895
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterCompass
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$29,642$29,015
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,642$28,480

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterCompass
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,500$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.7 in
Length182.1 in173.4 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height67.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 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 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft353.6 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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
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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