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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: $25,830

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $15,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,095

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $15,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,455 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $20,024 $31,897 $39,442
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495    
Front side airbags 250    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Navigation system 1,395 795  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825    
Sunroof 800    
Package 202A   3,225  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Cargo cover   130 130
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455    
Front side airbags 230    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 86 86
Navigation system 1,283 755  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 759    
Sunroof 736    
Package 202A   3,064  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Cargo cover   124 124
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Options (change) 3,795 7,105 2,485
Options (change) 3,491 6,750 2,361
Destination 580 945 945
Total Price $25,830 $41,450 $44,730
Total Invoice $24,095 $39,592 $42,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,389
Model Year200820162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,830$41,450$44,730
Adjustments for Features0-6,395-9,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$35,055$35,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315
Total Invoice$24,095$39,592$42,748
Adjustments for Features0-6,108-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,095$33,484$33,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$319

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,085$9,480$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,395$9,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,108-8,945

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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

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 XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

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