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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: $35,365

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,215

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,740
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,954
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
235/65R18 595    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Trailer Tow Group     495
Navigation Group     995
AWD     1,500
Temporary spare tire     245
Panoramic sunroof     1,295
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
235/65R18 506    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Trailer Tow Group     450
Navigation Group     905
AWD     1,410
Temporary spare tire     223
Panoramic sunroof     1,178
Options (change) 7,305 5,010 4,530
Options (change) 6,259 4,308 4,166
Destination 645 645 1,095
Total Price $38,150 $38,170 $35,365
Total Invoice $34,422 $34,531 $34,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,011
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,150$38,170$35,365
Adjustments for Features00-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$38,170$30,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$34,422$34,531$34,215
Adjustments for Features00-4,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,422$34,531$29,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,675$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,804

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.8 in
Length193.4 in173.0 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in64.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft359.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Terrain selector200No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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