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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: $24,700

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $7,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,039

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterPatriot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $21,105
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $19,686
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 35
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       535
Front side airbags       250
Sunroof       800
Navigation system       1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation Package 1,157      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 32
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       492
Front side airbags       230
Sunroof       736
Navigation system       1,283
Options (change) 2,721 1,371 1,371 3,015
Options (change) 2,074 917 917 2,773
Destination 850 850 850 580
Total Price $32,366 $33,016 $36,016 $24,700
Total Invoice $29,879 $30,552 $33,336 $23,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,670
Model Year2016201620162008
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/60-17
Total Price$32,366$33,016$36,016$24,700
Adjustments for Features-5,600-5,835-6,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,766$27,181$29,981$24,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,879$30,552$33,336$23,039
Adjustments for Features-5,170-5,400-5,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,709$25,152$27,750$23,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$3,041$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year2016201620162008
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 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
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$8,190$8,425$8,625$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,600$5,835$6,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,170-5,400-5,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20162008
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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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