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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: $29,855

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,513

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $8,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,800
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,019
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 55 55  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Media Center 730N     890
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,235
Automatic climate control, front     155
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Remote start 326 326  
All-weather floor mats 47 47  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,610
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Media Center 730N     810
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,124
Automatic climate control, front     141
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,001
Options (change) 9,955 7,465 6,425
Options (change) 8,679 6,564 5,864
Destination 785 785 630
Total Price $39,985 $40,645 $29,855
Total Invoice $36,737 $37,527 $28,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,662
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$39,985$40,645$29,855
Adjustments for Features-1,700-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$38,695$29,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,737$37,527$28,513
Adjustments for Features-1,562-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,175$35,727$28,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$552$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $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 
Floor mats$75$75 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,425$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,562-1,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,332 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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