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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: $29,490

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $9,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,585

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $7,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,540
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,072
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 3,300
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Trailer Tow Prep. Group     250
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Media Center 430N     1,435
Automatic climate control, front     275
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 3,102
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Trailer Tow Prep. Group     228
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Media Center 430N     1,306
Automatic climate control, front     250
Options (change) 9,150 6,660 5,955
Options (change) 7,996 5,881 5,518
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $39,180 $39,840 $29,490
Total Invoice $36,054 $36,844 $28,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,191
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$39,180$39,840$29,490
Adjustments for Features-2,475-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$37,115$29,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,054$36,844$28,585
Adjustments for Features-2,278-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,776$34,324$28,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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 + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height 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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,950$7,200$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,278-2,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,293 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 ft353.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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
Jeep Patriot Latitude

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Lockable center differential150No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Trailer Tow Prep. Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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