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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: $27,515

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,612

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $11,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,105
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $19,686
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75  
Navigation system 795 795 1,395
Package 205A 2,800    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     535
Front side airbags     250
Sunroof     800
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64  
Navigation system 676 676 1,283
Package 205A 2,380    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,593
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     492
Front side airbags     230
Sunroof     736
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,012
Options (change) 7,520 4,720 5,830
Options (change) 6,517 4,137 5,346
Destination 825 825 580
Total Price $40,440 $43,400 $27,515
Total Invoice $37,369 $40,230 $25,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,663
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$40,440$43,400$27,515
Adjustments for Features-4,430-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,010$37,405$27,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,369$40,230$25,612
Adjustments for Features-4,094-5,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,275$34,673$25,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,398$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year201220122008
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 
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 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,980$11,545$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,094-5,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerPatriot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in173.6 in
Width78.9 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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