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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: $30,555

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,628

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $26,795
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $26,118
Cold Weather Package 150    
Package 202A 3,225    
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Cargo cover 130 130  
Navigation system 795    
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Media Center 430N     495
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Sun and Sound Group     1,545
Cold Weather Package 144    
Package 202A 3,064    
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27
Cargo cover 124 124  
Navigation system 755    
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Media Center 430N     450
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Sun and Sound Group     1,406
Options (change) 7,255 2,485 2,765
Options (change) 6,894 2,361 2,515
Destination 945 945 995
Total Price $41,600 $44,730 $30,555
Total Invoice $39,736 $42,748 $29,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,685
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$41,600$44,730$30,555
Adjustments for Features-4,630-7,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$37,235$30,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0
Total Invoice$39,736$42,748$29,628
Adjustments for Features-4,423-7,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,313$35,585$29,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$272$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,905$10,770$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$7,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,423-7,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162015
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162560%
Total Not Requested110040%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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