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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: $27,475

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $11,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,411

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $9,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerPatriot
TrimXLTLimitedLatitude
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $20,695
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,087
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
AWD 2,000 2,000 3,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Uconnect Voice Command     395
Sun and Sound Group     1,395
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
AWD 1,820 1,820 3,069
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Uconnect Voice Command     359
Sun and Sound Group     1,269
Options (change) 5,650 3,850 5,785
Options (change) 4,927 3,397 5,329
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $38,570 $42,530 $27,475
Total Invoice $35,779 $39,490 $26,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,140
Model Year201220122014
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, 12458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$38,570$42,530$27,475
Adjustments for Features-3,480-6,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$35,835$27,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$35,779$39,490$26,411
Adjustments for Features-3,228-6,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,551$33,274$26,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year201220122014
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 
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 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
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 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,830$12,045$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$6,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,228-6,2160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,731 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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested122589%

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%
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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