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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: $31,025

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,084

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $7,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,195
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $23,719
Package 205A 2,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795  
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
High Altitude Edition     1,205
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Media Center 430N     1,435
Rearview camera     200
Automatic climate control, front     300
Package 205A 2,380    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system 676 676  
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,880
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
High Altitude Edition     1,097
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Media Center 430N     1,306
Rearview camera     182
Automatic climate control, front     273
Options (change) 7,325 4,525 5,835
Options (change) 6,347 3,967 5,370
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $40,245 $43,205 $31,025
Total Invoice $37,199 $40,060 $30,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,199
Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$40,245$43,205$31,025
Adjustments for Features-3,155-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,090$38,485$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,199$40,060$30,084
Adjustments for Features-2,916-4,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,283$35,684$30,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,401$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,380$9,945$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,916-4,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in175.1 in
Width78.9 in71.4 in
Height70.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 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 in39.4 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Lockable center differential150No
215/60R17 tires400No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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