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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: $27,040

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,934

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $4,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPatriot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $22,800
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $22,019
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation system 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  
Remote start 445 445 445  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72  
Sun and Sound Group       1,295
Media Center 730N       890
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       1,235
Automatic climate control, front       155
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation system 1,156      
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  
Remote start 333 333 333  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46  
Sun and Sound Group       1,178
Media Center 730N       810
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       1,124
Automatic climate control, front       141
Options (change) 3,166 1,816 1,816 3,610
Options (change) 2,406 1,250 1,250 3,285
Destination 875 875 875 630
Total Price $33,236 $33,986 $36,986 $27,040
Total Invoice $30,602 $31,368 $34,153 $25,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Patriot Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $911
Model Year2017201720172010
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, 8458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/60-17
Total Price$33,236$33,986$36,986$27,040
Adjustments for Features-5,490-6,875-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,746$27,111$29,911$27,040
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,602$31,368$34,153$25,934
Adjustments for Features-5,055-6,345-6,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,547$25,023$27,620$25,934
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$2,597$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year2017201720172010
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
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 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,915$9,300$9,500$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$6,875$7,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,055-6,345-6,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20172010
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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%
Media Center 730N
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
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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