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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: $35,860

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,665

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCompass
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $29,740
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,954
AWD 2,000 1,500
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,295
Trailer Tow Group   495
Navigation Group   995
Temporary spare tire   245
Power liftgate   495
AWD 1,820 1,410
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Blind spot warning system 506  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,178
Trailer Tow Group   450
Navigation Group   905
Temporary spare tire   223
Power liftgate   450
Options (change) 7,605 5,025
Options (change) 6,585 4,616
Destination 825 1,095
Total Price $46,285 $35,860
Total Invoice $42,678 $34,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,519
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCompass
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,285$35,860
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,580$35,860
Total Invoice$42,678$34,665
Adjustments for Features-2,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,184$34,665

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCompass
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$7,945$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.8 in
Length197.1 in173.0 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in64.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft359.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Terrain selector200Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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