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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: $31,025

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,645

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,419 $27,273 $30,178
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Media Center 430N 685    
CVT 1,050    
AWD w/low range 1,700    
Off-Road Group 500    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats   55 55
Cargo cover   90 90
Remote start   385 385
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,325
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Media Center 430N 623    
CVT 956    
AWD w/low range 1,581    
Off-Road Group 455    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats   47 47
Cargo cover   77 77
Remote start   326 326
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 5,980 8,515 6,720
Options (change) 5,476 7,455 5,931
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $31,025 $38,545 $39,900
Total Invoice $29,645 $35,513 $36,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,168
Model Year201120082008
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,025$38,545$39,900
Adjustments for Features0-760-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,025$37,785$38,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$29,645$35,513$36,894
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,645$34,813$35,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$916

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
Hill descent control$250  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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 + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,350$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-700-1,165

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length173.4 in193.4 in
Width69.3 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,325 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 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
22.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Off-Road Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Skid plates150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
All-terrain tires0No
215/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested27523%
Total Not Requested94077%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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, 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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