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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: $27,330

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,457

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $21,455
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,024
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850 800
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,395
Front side airbags     250
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
AWD     1,750
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723 736
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,283
Front side airbags     230
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,012
AWD     1,592
Options (change) 6,655 4,955 5,295
Options (change) 5,706 4,261 4,853
Destination 645 645 580
Total Price $37,500 $38,115 $27,330
Total Invoice $33,869 $34,484 $25,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,608
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$37,500$38,115$27,330
Adjustments for Features00-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$38,115$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$25,457
Adjustments for Features00-196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$25,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,075$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-196

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in173.4 in
Width73.7 in69.3 in
Height72.8 in64.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft352.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52530%
Total Not Requested120070%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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