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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: $29,225

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,007

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,295
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,419
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Media Center 430N     685
Front side airbags     250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     250
AWD     1,700
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Media Center 430N     623
Front side airbags     228
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     228
AWD     1,581
Options (change) 6,655 4,955 4,180
Options (change) 5,706 4,261 3,838
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $37,500 $38,115 $29,225
Total Invoice $33,869 $34,484 $28,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,772
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$37,500$38,115$29,225
Adjustments for Features00-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$38,115$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$28,007
Adjustments for Features00-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$27,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200620062011
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
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 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, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,750$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments00-910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in173.4 in
Width73.7 in69.3 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 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 in39.4 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.6 ft3

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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, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

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

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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