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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: $31,135

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,700

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,385 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,573 $27,273 $30,178
Media Center 730N 890    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 250    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 855    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Automatic climate control, front 155    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Remote start   385 385
255/50R20   1,325 630
Media Center 730N 810    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 228    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 778    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Automatic climate control, front 141    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 751    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,001    
AWD 1,610 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Remote start   326 326
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,120 9,785 7,295
Options (change) 6,497 8,535 6,420
Destination 630 785 785
Total Price $31,135 $39,815 $40,475
Total Invoice $29,700 $36,593 $37,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,928
Model Year201020082008
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$31,135$39,815$40,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$38,765$39,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$29,700$36,593$37,383
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,700$35,628$36,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$554

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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 
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 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
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 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, passenger 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, 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$4,700$5,750$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-965-1,201

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%
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%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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