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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: $25,510

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $15,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,811

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $15,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,300 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $18,973 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Driver Convenience Group 425        
Security Group 295        
Floor mats 30        
Front side airbags 250        
Bluetooth cell phone link 275        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
Satellite radio 195        
Navigation system 1,395 795   795  
Polished alloy wheels 825 1,195 595    
Sunroof 800        
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 130        
Package 202A   3,225      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Driver Convenience Group 391        
Security Group 271        
Floor mats 28        
Front side airbags 230        
Bluetooth cell phone link 253        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 86 86 86 86
Satellite radio 179        
Navigation system 1,283 755   755  
Polished alloy wheels 759 1,135 565    
Sunroof 736        
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 120        
Package 202A   3,064      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 4,650 7,030 2,410 2,610 220
Options (change) 4,278 6,679 2,290 2,480 210
Destination 560 945 945 945 945
Total Price $25,510 $41,375 $44,655 $47,055 $54,135
Total Invoice $23,811 $39,521 $42,677 $44,968 $51,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,482
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,510$41,375$44,655$47,055$54,135
Adjustments for Features0-6,520-9,235-10,150-16,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,510$34,855$35,420$36,905$38,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565$2,050$3,280
Total Invoice$23,811$39,521$42,677$44,968$51,742
Adjustments for Features0-6,228-8,826-9,700-15,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,811$33,293$33,851$35,268$36,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$558$1,975$3,156

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,085$9,605$12,320$13,235$19,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520$9,235$10,150$16,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,228-8,826-9,700-15,293

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.4 in198.3 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height64.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 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
21.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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