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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: $29,680

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,368

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $4,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $23,560
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,681
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Remote start 385 385  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,195
Media Center 430N     685
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Trailer Tow Prep. Group     250
AWD     1,770
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Remote start 326 326  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,087
Media Center 430N     623
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Trailer Tow Prep. Group     228
AWD     1,646
Options (change) 6,725 5,275 5,195
Options (change) 5,807 4,575 4,762
Destination 735 735 925
Total Price $35,830 $37,125 $29,680
Total Invoice $33,332 $34,671 $28,368

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,633
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-17
Total Price$35,830$37,125$29,680
Adjustments for Features0-250-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,830$36,875$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$33,332$34,671$28,368
Adjustments for Features0-233-669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,332$34,438$27,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,106$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year200720072012
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
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, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,925$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-669

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in173.8 in
Width73.7 in69.2 in
Height72.8 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 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, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

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%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Trailer Tow Prep. Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%

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