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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: $35,255

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,069

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompassCompass
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $29,740 $28,595
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $28,954 $27,900
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Package 301A 2,000      
All-weather floor mats 75 75    
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595   1,295 1,295
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group     895 895
Trailer Tow Group     495 395
Navigation Group     995 995
Temporary spare tire     245  
Power liftgate     495 495
Popular Equipment Group       395
Leather Interior Group       1,595
Safety and Security Group       795
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Package 301A 1,900      
All-weather floor mats 71 71    
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515   1,178 1,178
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group     814 814
Trailer Tow Group     450 359
Navigation Group     905 905
Temporary spare tire     223  
Power liftgate     450 450
Popular Equipment Group       359
Leather Interior Group       1,451
Safety and Security Group       723
Options (change) 4,835 75 4,420 6,860
Options (change) 4,593 71 4,020 6,239
Destination 945 945 1,095 1,095
Total Price $47,080 $53,990 $35,255 $36,550
Total Invoice $44,980 $51,603 $34,069 $35,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,598
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompassCompass
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18215/65-17
Total Price$47,080$53,990$35,255$36,550
Adjustments for Features-4,380-8,8700-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,700$45,120$35,255$33,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,420$1,855$0
Total Invoice$44,980$51,603$34,069$35,234
Adjustments for Features-4,185-8,4780-3,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,795$43,125$34,069$32,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$1,872$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCompassCompass
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control $250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front $40 $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,445$13,935$5,065$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$8,870$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,185-8,4780-3,037

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.8 in
Length198.3 in173.0 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in64.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,185 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft359.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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