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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: $28,630

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $17,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $36,925 $48,380
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750    
Media Center 430N 685    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825    
Package 202A   4,100  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683    
Media Center 430N 623    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 751    
Package 202A   3,895  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 3,585 8,345 2,610
Options (change) 3,262 7,928 2,480
Destination 750 1,245 1,245
Total Price $28,630 $46,515 $52,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,268
Model Year201120202020
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4300hp I4300hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$28,630$46,515$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-5,520-7,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,630$40,995$44,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,355

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120202020
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$3,835$9,355$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,520$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-562

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112020
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in119.1 in
Length173.4 in198.8 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.747.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft387.8 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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%

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