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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: $29,510

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $10,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,532

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $8,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $21,495
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $21,051
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 202A 3,075    
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
AWD 2,000 2,000 3,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Uconnect Voice Command     495
High Altitude Edition     1,095
Media Center 430N     1,435
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 202A 2,614    
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
AWD 1,820 1,820 3,102
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Uconnect Voice Command     450
High Altitude Edition     996
Media Center 430N     1,306
Options (change) 7,720 4,645 7,020
Options (change) 6,687 4,073 6,486
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $40,065 $43,005 $29,510
Total Invoice $36,991 $39,850 $28,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,914
Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$40,065$43,005$29,510
Adjustments for Features-3,840-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,225$37,600$29,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,991$39,850$28,532
Adjustments for Features-3,545-5,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,446$34,842$28,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
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$9,105$10,670$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,545-5,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20112015
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.3,359 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 ft353.5 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, front200No
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested180056%

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 automatic0Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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