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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: $31,135

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,700

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $23,385
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,573
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     855
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     250
Media Center 730N     890
Automatic climate control, front     155
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,610
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     778
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     228
Media Center 730N     810
Automatic climate control, front     141
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     751
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,001
Options (change) 9,690 7,490 7,120
Options (change) 8,456 6,586 6,497
Destination 815 815 630
Total Price $42,120 $43,855 $31,135
Total Invoice $38,590 $40,302 $29,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,754
Model Year200920092010
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, 7458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$42,120$43,855$31,135
Adjustments for Features-1,240-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,880$41,115$31,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,590$40,302$29,700
Adjustments for Features-1,136-2,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,454$37,784$29,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200920092010
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$7,625$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,136-2,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20092010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%

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