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Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,255

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,069

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelCompassCompassExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,740 $28,595 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,954 $27,900 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 895 895        
Trailer Tow Group 495 395        
Navigation Group 995 995        
Temporary spare tire 245          
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295 1,695 1,695 1,695  
Power liftgate 495 495        
Safety and Security Group   795        
Popular Equipment Group   395        
Cold Weather Group   695        
Leather Interior Group   1,595        
Package 202A     4,100      
Safe and Smart Package     1,295   1,295  
Technology Feature Bundle     935      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570 570    
Polished alloy wheels     1,295 595    
All-weather floor mats     120 120 120 120
Cargo mat     100 100 100 100
Package 301A       2,240    
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 814 814        
Trailer Tow Group 450 359        
Navigation Group 905 905        
Temporary spare tire 223          
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Power liftgate 450 450        
Safety and Security Group   723        
Popular Equipment Group   359        
Cold Weather Group   632        
Leather Interior Group   1,451        
Package 202A     3,895      
Safe and Smart Package     1,230   1,230  
Technology Feature Bundle     888      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542 542    
Polished alloy wheels     1,230 565    
All-weather floor mats     114 114 114 114
Cargo mat     95 95 95 95
Package 301A       2,127    
Options (change) 4,420 7,555 10,110 5,320 3,210 220
Options (change) 4,020 6,871 9,604 5,053 3,049 209
Destination 1,095 1,095 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,255 $37,245 $45,125 $48,405 $50,155 $55,155
Total Invoice $34,069 $35,866 $43,088 $46,244 $47,927 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,592
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelCompassCompassExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,255$37,245$45,125$48,405$50,155$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-1,745-5,110-5,135-9,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$34,030$43,380$43,295$45,020$45,980
Cost Above Minimum$1,225$0$85$0$1,725$2,685
Total Invoice$34,069$35,866$43,088$46,244$47,927$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-3,096-1,666-4,882-4,907-8,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,069$32,770$41,422$41,362$43,020$43,947
Cost Above Minimum$1,299$0$60$0$1,658$2,585

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelCompassCompassExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
FWD$0 $0$0  
AWD w/low range $2200    
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225    
Hill descent control $250  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector $200  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Skid plates $150    
Tow hook(s), front $40  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Text dictation$50$50    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100 $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100 $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0    
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,100$8,315$6,845$10,210$10,235$14,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$1,745$5,110$5,135$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,096-1,666-4,882-4,907-8,769

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.6 in
Length173.0 in198.3 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height64.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,185 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Safety and Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested34093%
Total Not Requested257%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested280079%
Total Not Requested75021%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested152554%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%

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