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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: $31,075

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,130

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $3,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,195
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,719
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
High Altitude Edition     1,205
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
AWD     2,000
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Media Center 430N     1,435
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     250
Automatic climate control, front     300
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
High Altitude Edition     1,097
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
AWD     1,880
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Media Center 430N     1,306
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     228
Automatic climate control, front     273
Options (change) 6,735 5,035 5,885
Options (change) 5,774 4,329 5,416
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $37,580 $38,195 $31,075
Total Invoice $33,937 $34,552 $30,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,053
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/60-17
Total Price$37,580$38,195$31,075
Adjustments for Features00-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$38,195$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,937$34,552$30,130
Adjustments for Features00-1,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,937$34,552$28,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$3,625$3,625$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,246

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in175.1 in
Width73.7 in71.4 in
Height72.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,345 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 Latitude (old model)

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Lockable center differential150No
215/60R17 tires400No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
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 start150No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested57521%
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 information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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