Jeep Compass vs Subaru Forester

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Jeep Compass

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2026 Subaru Forester

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Overview

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Selected trim	Latitude	Forester SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
MSRP	$29,550 (best)	$29,995
Lowest listing price	$9,972 (best)	—
Median listing price	$30,495 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,657 (best)	—
For sale now	14 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Combined MPG	26 MPG	29 MPG (best)
City MPG	23 MPG	26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	31 MPG	33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	13.5 gal	16.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Horsepower	200 hp (best)	180 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft (best)	178 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	flat 4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	27.2 cu ft	74.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,620 lbs	3,510 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.1 in	8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	103.8 in	105.1 in (best)
Length	173.4 in	183.3 in (best)
Width	73.8 in (best)	72 in
Height	64.8 in	68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Jeep Compass	Subaru Forester
1	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Forester SUV $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP	Premium $33,385 MSRP
3	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP	Premium Hybrid $34,730 MSRP
4	Limited $33,560 MSRP	Sport $36,105 MSRP
5	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP	Limited $37,695 MSRP
6	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP	Sport Hybrid $37,930 MSRP
7	—	Wilderness $38,385 MSRP
8	—	Limited Hybrid $38,995 MSRP
9	—	Touring Hybrid $41,545 MSRP
10	—	Touring $41,595 MSRP