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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,900

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,901

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,455
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,024
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,395
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     495
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     250
Front side airbags     250
Sunroof     800
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,283
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,592
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     455
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     230
Front side airbags     230
Sunroof     736
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     759
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,012
Options (change) 9,400 6,910 6,865
Options (change) 8,209 6,094 6,297
Destination 785 785 580
Total Price $39,430 $40,090 $28,900
Total Invoice $36,267 $37,057 $26,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,950
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$39,430$40,090$28,900
Adjustments for Features-1,540-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,890$38,300$28,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,267$37,057$26,901
Adjustments for Features-1,416-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,851$35,402$26,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$551$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,325$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,416-1,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested97576%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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