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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: $28,720

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $14,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $23,995
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 30
High Altitude Edition         1,095
6-speed shiftable automatic         0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group         695
Media Center 430N         1,435
Rearview camera         200
Automatic climate control, front         275
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 27
High Altitude Edition         996
6-speed shiftable automatic         0
Security and Cargo Convenience Group         632
Media Center 430N         1,306
Rearview camera         182
Automatic climate control, front         250
Options (change) 6,950 1,915 1,915 220 3,730
Options (change) 6,603 1,820 1,820 210 3,393
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 995
Total Price $43,270 $48,415 $52,160 $54,195 $28,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Latitude
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,824
Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA10A10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/60-17
Total Price$43,270$48,415$52,160$54,195$28,720
Adjustments for Features-5,520-7,885-9,410-13,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,750$40,530$42,750$40,770$28,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$5,000$3,020$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCompass
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$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$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat    $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,430$11,795$13,320$17,335$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,520$7,885$9,410$13,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,001-499-553-3600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in103.7 in
Length198.8 in175.1 in
Width78.9 in71.4 in
Height69.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
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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