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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,340

Jeep Patriot Sport   
Difference: $116

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,512

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelForesterPatriotPatriot
Trim2.5 XSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $17,795 $22,800
Base Invoice $18,938 $17,364 $22,019
Premium Package 2,500    
All Weather Package 400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo cover 166    
All-weather floor mats 69    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Fog lights 374    
iPod integration 223    
Sun and Sound Group   1,295 1,295
Quick Order Package E   2,170  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   1,110 1,050
215/65R17   590  
5-speed manual   0 0
AWD   1,750 1,750
Premium Package 2,258    
All Weather Package 367    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo cover 108    
All-weather floor mats 39    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Fog lights 243    
iPod integration 145    
Sun and Sound Group   1,178 1,178
Quick Order Package E   1,975  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   1,010 956
215/65R17   537  
5-speed manual   0 0
AWD   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 4,766 6,915 4,095
Options (change) 3,879 6,310 3,744
Destination 695 630 630
Total Price $25,456 $25,340 $27,525
Total Invoice $23,512 $24,304 $26,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year200920102010
ModelForesterPatriotPatriot
Trim2.5 XSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/65-17215/60-17
Total Price$25,456$25,340$27,525
Adjustments for Features-1350-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,321$25,340$25,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435
Total Invoice$23,512$24,304$26,393
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,387$24,304$24,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year200920102010
ModelForesterPatriotPatriot
Trim2.5 XSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100 $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats$75  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,015$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1250-1,678

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in173.6 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft354.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Sport

215/65R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/65R17 tires400No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122569%
Total Not Requested55031%
Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Stain-resistant fabric100No
AC power outlet100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Map lights25No
Total Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

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