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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: $29,055

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $10,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,231

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $8,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $24,195
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $23,719
Package 202B 2,950      
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 30
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 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 202B 2,575      
Rear bumper protector 66 66 66  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 79 79 27
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
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) 5,635 2,685 2,685 3,865
Options (change) 4,920 2,345 2,345 3,517
Destination 895 895 895 995
Total Price $39,530 $41,780 $46,680 $29,055
Total Invoice $36,588 $38,862 $43,431 $28,231

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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: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,330
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$39,530$41,780$46,680$29,055
Adjustments for Features-3,270-4,885-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$36,895$40,620$29,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$36,588$38,862$43,431$28,231
Adjustments for Features-3,027-4,544-5,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,561$34,318$37,793$28,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$757$4,232$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
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 net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive   $15
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,805$8,420$9,595$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$4,885$6,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,027-4,544-5,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,109 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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
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
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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