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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: $25,005

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $14,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,336

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $12,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $21,455
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $20,024
Package 202A 2,500      
Rear bumper protector 85 85 85  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 100 100 30
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,395
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       495
Front side airbags       250
Sunroof       800
Package 202A 2,181      
Rear bumper protector 74 74 74  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 89 89 28
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,283
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       455
Front side airbags       230
Sunroof       736
Options (change) 5,210 2,710 2,710 2,970
Options (change) 4,548 2,367 2,367 2,732
Destination 895 895 895 580
Total Price $39,005 $41,705 $45,280 $25,005
Total Invoice $36,122 $38,790 $42,124 $23,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,021
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$39,005$41,705$45,280$25,005
Adjustments for Features-5,145-6,910-7,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$34,795$37,345$25,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$3,485$0
Total Invoice$36,122$38,790$42,124$23,336
Adjustments for Features-4,765-6,427-7,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,357$32,363$34,742$23,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,006$3,385$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,980$9,745$10,770$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$6,910$7,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,765-6,427-7,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,090 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

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