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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: $29,925

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $10,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,644

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $8,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $23,795
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $22,939
Package 202A 3,075    
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,195
Media Center 430N     745
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Package 202A 2,614    
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system 676 676  
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,767
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,087
Media Center 430N     678
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Options (change) 7,720 4,645 5,135
Options (change) 6,687 4,073 4,710
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $40,065 $43,005 $29,925
Total Invoice $36,991 $39,850 $28,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,032
Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$40,065$43,005$29,925
Adjustments for Features-3,590-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,475$37,850$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,991$39,850$28,644
Adjustments for Features-3,315-4,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,676$35,073$28,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,397$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,905$10,470$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,315-4,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in69.2 in
Height70.4 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested160050%

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
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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