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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: $28,650

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,671

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,455
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,024
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 795   1,395
Package 205A 2,800    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     495
Front side airbags     250
Sunroof     800
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system 676   1,283
Package 205A 2,380    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,592
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     455
Front side airbags     230
Sunroof     736
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     759
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,012
Options (change) 7,325 6,575 6,615
Options (change) 6,347 5,710 6,067
Destination 825 825 580
Total Price $40,245 $45,255 $28,650
Total Invoice $37,199 $41,803 $26,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,849
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$40,245$45,255$28,650
Adjustments for Features-3,980-6,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$38,460$28,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$0
Total Invoice$37,199$41,803$26,671
Adjustments for Features-3,679-6,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,520$35,526$26,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,006$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,055$12,870$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$6,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,679-6,2770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in173.4 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.4 in64.2 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft352.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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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