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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: $27,225

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $14,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,434

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $14,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $22,825
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $21,374
Cold Weather Package 650    
Package 201A 2,110    
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095    
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
uconnect gps     925
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
Cold Weather Package 619    
Package 201A 2,004    
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040    
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
uconnect gps     842
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     751
Options (change) 7,040 2,585 3,770
Options (change) 6,689 2,456 3,430
Destination 945 945 630
Total Price $41,760 $45,205 $27,225
Total Invoice $39,889 $43,201 $25,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,203
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$41,760$45,205$27,225
Adjustments for Features-6,545-9,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$35,655$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$39,889$43,201$25,434
Adjustments for Features-6,252-9,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,637$34,074$25,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,255$13,260$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$9,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,252-9,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in173.4 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.0 in64.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft352.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested187593%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%

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