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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: $26,402

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $1,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,371

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $2,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $22,800
Base Invoice $21,960 $22,019
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Satellite radio 432  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
All-weather floor mats 69  
Fog lights 374  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Sun and Sound Group   1,295
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   1,050
5-speed manual   0
AWD   1,750
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Satellite radio 324  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
All-weather floor mats 39  
Fog lights 243  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Sun and Sound Group   1,178
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   956
5-speed manual   0
AWD   1,610
Options (change) 2,332 4,095
Options (change) 1,636 3,744
Destination 775 630
Total Price $26,402 $27,525
Total Invoice $24,371 $26,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,145
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$26,402$27,525
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,402$26,610
Total Invoice$24,371$26,393
Adjustments for Features0-877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,371$25,516

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumLimited
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20122010
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

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

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 crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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