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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: $30,295

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,246

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,825 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,374 $29,319 $32,901
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 250    
uconnect gps 925    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,320
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 228    
uconnect gps 842    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 751    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,001    
AWD 1,610 2,112 2,112
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,840 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 6,242 8,129 6,259
Destination 630 815 815
Total Price $30,295 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $28,246 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,445
Model Year200920092009
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)458, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,295$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$40,020$40,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$28,246$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,572-2,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,246$36,691$37,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$327

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 $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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,935$6,650$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,572-2,957

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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