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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: $24,470

Jeep Patriot Sport   
Difference: $2,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Jeep Patriot Sport   
Difference: $1,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelForesterPatriotPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $16,485 $21,105
Base Invoice $22,870 $15,481 $19,686
Plus Package 100    
All Weather Package 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 432    
All-weather floor mats 69    
Bodyside moldings 240    
5-speed manual 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   745 535
Quick Order Package E   2,225  
Boston Acoustics Sound Group   795  
215/65R17   590  
Front side airbags   250 250
Sunroof   800 800
Heated front seats   250  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Plus Package 99    
All Weather Package 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 324    
All-weather floor mats 39    
Bodyside moldings 156    
5-speed manual 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   685 492
Quick Order Package E   2,047  
Boston Acoustics Sound Group   731  
215/65R17   543  
Front side airbags   230 230
Sunroof   736 736
Heated front seats   230  
AWD   1,593 1,593
Options (change) 1,558 7,405 3,335
Options (change) 1,075 6,795 3,051
Destination 795 580 580
Total Price $26,648 $24,470 $25,020
Total Invoice $24,740 $22,856 $23,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,818
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,604
Model Year201320082008
ModelForesterPatriotPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4172hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/65-17215/60-17
Total Price$26,648$24,470$25,020
Adjustments for Features-9600-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,688$24,470$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$24,740$22,856$23,317
Adjustments for Features-8910-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,849$22,856$22,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$611$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year201320082008
ModelForesterPatriotPatriot
Trim2.5 X PremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$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$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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$4,700$3,740$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8910-1,072

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length169.5 in173.6 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,251 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

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Boston Acoustics Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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