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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: $28,900

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,901

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,455 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $20,024 $27,273 $30,178
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 250    
Front side airbags 250    
Navigation system 1,395 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 800    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 230    
Front side airbags 230    
Navigation system 1,283 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 736    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 759    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,012    
AWD 1,592 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,865 9,400 6,910
Options (change) 6,297 8,209 6,094
Destination 580 785 785
Total Price $28,900 $39,430 $40,090
Total Invoice $26,901 $36,267 $37,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,950
Model Year200820082008
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,900$39,430$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,900$37,890$38,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$26,901$36,267$37,057
Adjustments for Features0-1,416-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,901$34,851$35,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$551

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,535$6,075$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,416-1,655

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length173.4 in193.4 in
Width69.3 in73.7 in
Height64.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested97576%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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