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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: $9,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,069

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompassCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $29,740 $28,595
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $28,954 $27,900
Package 202A 4,100          
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Safe and Smart Package 1,295   1,295      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695   1,295 1,295
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595        
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120    
Package 301A   2,240        
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group         895 895
Trailer Tow Group         495 395
Navigation Group         995 995
Temporary spare tire         245  
Power liftgate         495 495
Safety and Security Group           795
Cold Weather Group           695
Popular Equipment Group           395
Leather Interior Group           1,595
Package 202A 3,895          
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Safe and Smart Package 1,230   1,230      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610   1,178 1,178
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565        
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114    
Package 301A   2,127        
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group         814 814
Trailer Tow Group         450 359
Navigation Group         905 905
Temporary spare tire         223  
Power liftgate         450 450
Safety and Security Group           723
Cold Weather Group           632
Popular Equipment Group           359
Leather Interior Group           1,451
Options (change) 10,110 5,320 3,210 220 4,420 7,555
Options (change) 9,604 5,053 3,049 209 4,020 6,871
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,095 1,095
Total Price $45,125 $48,405 $50,155 $55,155 $35,255 $37,245
Total Invoice $43,088 $46,244 $47,927 $52,716 $34,069 $35,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,592
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompassCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18215/65-17
Total Price$45,125$48,405$50,155$55,155$35,255$37,245
Adjustments for Features-1,745-5,110-5,135-9,1750-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,380$43,295$45,020$45,980$35,255$34,030
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$1,725$2,685$1,225$0
Total Invoice$43,088$46,244$47,927$52,716$34,069$35,866
Adjustments for Features-1,666-4,882-4,907-8,7690-3,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,422$41,362$43,020$43,947$34,069$32,770
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$1,658$2,585$1,299$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompassCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
FWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
AWD w/low range     $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control    $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500 $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire     $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 $200  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Skid plates     $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 $40
Tow hook(s), rear     $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Text dictation    $50$50
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100 $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,845$10,210$10,235$14,275$5,100$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$5,110$5,135$9,175$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,666-4,882-4,907-8,7690-3,096

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20182018
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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested280079%
Total Not Requested75021%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested152554%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
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 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 app25Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

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%
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%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested34093%
Total Not Requested257%
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 app25Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
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%

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