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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: $30,885

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,472

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,385 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,573 $30,027 $35,268
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 855    
Media Center 730N 890    
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 2,000 2,000
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 778    
Media Center 730N 810    
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 1,820 1,820
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676  
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 6,870 7,325 6,575
Options (change) 6,269 6,347 5,710
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $30,885 $40,245 $45,255
Total Invoice $29,472 $37,199 $41,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,640
Model Year201020122012
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,885$40,245$45,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,340-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,885$36,905$39,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,195
Total Invoice$29,472$37,199$41,803
Adjustments for Features0-3,087-5,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,472$34,112$36,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,005

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020122012
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
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
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,940$9,280$12,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,087-5,686

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.4 in197.1 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height64.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.5 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested157552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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