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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: $30,550

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,213

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $23,419
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start 385 385  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,700
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     750
Media Center 430N     685
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     250
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Remote start 327 327  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,581
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     683
Media Center 430N     623
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     228
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     751
Options (change) 9,690 7,490 5,505
Options (change) 8,456 6,586 5,044
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $42,120 $43,855 $30,550
Total Invoice $38,590 $40,302 $29,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,401
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/26 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$30,550
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,055$41,290$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,590$40,302$29,213
Adjustments for Features-976-2,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,614$37,945$29,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200920092011
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,200$7,700$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-976-2,3570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,706 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested64060%
Total Not Requested42540%
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 audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested64090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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