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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,720

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $11,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,919

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $10,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $23,995
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $23,531
Cold Weather Package 150        
Package 202A 3,225        
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 30
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Navigation system 795   795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
High Altitude Edition         1,095
6-speed shiftable automatic         0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group         695
Media Center 430N         1,435
Rearview camera         200
Automatic climate control, front         275
Cold Weather Package 144        
Package 202A 3,064        
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 71  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 27
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Navigation system 755   755    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
High Altitude Edition         996
6-speed shiftable automatic         0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group         632
Media Center 430N         1,306
Rearview camera         182
Automatic climate control, front         250
Options (change) 6,060 1,890 2,685 295 3,730
Options (change) 5,759 1,796 2,551 281 3,393
Destination 945 945 945 945 995
Total Price $40,405 $44,135 $47,130 $54,210 $28,720
Total Invoice $38,601 $42,183 $45,039 $51,813 $27,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,173
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$40,405$44,135$47,130$54,210$28,720
Adjustments for Features-4,720-7,585-8,250-14,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,685$36,550$38,880$39,710$28,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$3,195$4,025$0
Total Invoice$38,601$42,183$45,039$51,813$27,919
Adjustments for Features-4,509-7,250-7,884-13,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,092$34,933$37,155$37,954$27,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$841$3,063$3,862$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,630$11,495$12,160$18,410$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$7,585$8,250$14,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,509-7,250-7,884-13,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in175.1 in
Width78.9 in71.4 in
Height70.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162560%
Total Not Requested110040%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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