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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: $24,740

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $1,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,823

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $19,745
Base Invoice $21,869 $19,132
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Fog lights 374  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 432  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   650
Uconnect Voice Command   375
AWD   1,350
Sun and Sound Group   1,295
2.4L I4   400
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Fog lights 243  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 324  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   592
Uconnect Voice Command   341
AWD   1,291
Sun and Sound Group   1,178
2.4L I4   364
Options (change) 2,263 4,070
Options (change) 1,597 3,766
Destination 725 925
Total Price $26,183 $24,740
Total Invoice $24,191 $23,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$26,183$24,740
Adjustments for Features-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,948$24,740
Total Invoice$24,191$23,823
Adjustments for Features-2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,974$23,823

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height 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 
Total Value of Features$4,175$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in69.2 in
Height65.9 in65.5 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.9 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested87590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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