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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: $28,630

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $14,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,431

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $13,521

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Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $24,295
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $23,419
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095    
Package 202A 3,880    
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Cargo mat 100 100  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     750
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Media Center 430N     685
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040    
Package 202A 3,686    
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     683
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Media Center 430N     623
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     751
Options (change) 8,160 2,585 3,585
Options (change) 7,752 2,456 3,262
Destination 945 945 750
Total Price $42,880 $45,205 $28,630
Total Invoice $40,952 $43,201 $27,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,225
Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
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$42,880$45,205$28,630
Adjustments for Features-5,545-7,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,335$37,555$28,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$40,952$43,201$27,431
Adjustments for Features-5,296-7,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,656$35,890$27,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
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 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
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 
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
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,380$11,485$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$7,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,296-7,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in173.4 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 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 in39.4 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested177553%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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