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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: $26,110

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $5,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,408

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $4,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterPatriot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $22,230
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $20,822
Navigation system 1,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 35
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72  
Sun and Sound Group       1,295
uconnect gps       925
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       995
Navigation system 975      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 32
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46  
Sun and Sound Group       1,178
uconnect gps       841
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       905
Options (change) 2,459 1,359 1,359 3,250
Options (change) 1,883 908 908 2,956
Destination 825 825 825 630
Total Price $31,279 $32,179 $35,179 $26,110
Total Invoice $28,930 $29,784 $32,569 $24,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $459
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterPatriot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4172hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/60-17
Total Price$31,279$32,179$35,179$26,110
Adjustments for Features-5,385-5,585-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,894$26,594$29,394$26,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,930$29,784$32,569$24,408
Adjustments for Features-4,981-5,169-5,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,949$24,615$27,213$24,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,264$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterPatriot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$7,340$7,540$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$5,585$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,981-5,169-5,3560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height66.4 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft354.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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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