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Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,100

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,131

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $12,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,540 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $22,072 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
High Altitude Edition 1,045        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,635        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695        
Media Center 430N 1,435        
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 250        
Rearview camera 200        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Package 202A   4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
High Altitude Edition 951        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,488        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632        
Media Center 430N 1,306        
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 228        
Rearview camera 182        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86 86 86
Automatic climate control, front 250        
Package 202A   3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Options (change) 5,565 7,190 2,155 2,155 460
Options (change) 5,064 6,831 2,048 2,048 438
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,100 $42,205 $45,240 $49,100 $55,395
Total Invoice $28,131 $40,315 $43,239 $46,926 $52,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,174
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,100$42,205$45,240$49,100$55,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,245-7,610-9,035-14,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,100$36,960$37,630$40,065$40,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,105$3,685
Total Invoice$28,131$40,315$43,239$46,926$52,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,010-7,273-8,635-14,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,131$35,305$35,966$38,291$38,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$661$2,986$3,542

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
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$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
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
Full-size spare tire$225    
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
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 $50$50$50$50
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
Total Value of Features$4,260$9,505$11,870$13,295$19,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,245$7,610$9,035$14,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,010-7,273-8,635-14,098

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelPatriotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in198.3 in
Width69.2 in78.9 in
Height65.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,137 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Trailer Tow Prep. Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%

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