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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,925

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,987

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $7,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $22,230
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,822
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     995
uconnect gps     925
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
AWD     1,750
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     905
uconnect gps     841
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,001
AWD     1,610
Options (change) 6,795 5,095 6,065
Options (change) 5,825 4,380 5,535
Destination 645 645 630
Total Price $37,640 $38,255 $28,925
Total Invoice $33,988 $34,603 $26,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,164
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/60-17
Total Price$37,640$38,255$28,925
Adjustments for Features00-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,640$38,255$28,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$26,987
Adjustments for Features00-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$26,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,400$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments00-163

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in173.6 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested140081%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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