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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: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,215

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,740
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,954
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,500
Trailer Tow Group     495
Navigation Group     995
Temporary spare tire     245
Panoramic sunroof     1,295
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,410
Trailer Tow Group     450
Navigation Group     905
Temporary spare tire     223
Panoramic sunroof     1,178
Options (change) 9,965 7,765 4,530
Options (change) 8,690 6,820 4,166
Destination 815 815 1,095
Total Price $42,395 $44,130 $35,365
Total Invoice $38,824 $40,536 $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: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,941
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,395$44,130$35,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,395$42,630$32,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,824$40,536$34,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-2,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,824$39,158$31,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,955$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-2,332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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