Jeep Compass Jeep Compass 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,980

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,860

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,728

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCompassExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $23,424 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750      
Media Center 430N 685      
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90
Package 202B   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Navigation system   795 795 795
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683      
Media Center 430N 623      
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 79 79 79
Package 202B   2,575    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Navigation system   694 694 694
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Rear bumper protector   66 66 66
Options (change) 2,760 5,635 2,685 2,685
Options (change) 2,511 4,920 2,345 2,345
Destination 925 895 895 895
Total Price $27,980 $39,530 $41,780 $46,680
Total Invoice $26,860 $36,588 $38,862 $43,431

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Jeep Compass dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,600
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCompassExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,980$39,530$41,780$46,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-4,995-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,980$36,150$36,785$40,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$4,360
Total Invoice$26,860$36,588$38,862$43,431
Adjustments for Features0-3,128-4,646-5,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,860$33,460$34,216$37,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$756$4,230

Return to top

Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCompassExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$7,005$8,620$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$4,995$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,128-4,646-5,741

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.4 in197.1 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 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
22.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft380.7 ft3

Return to top

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Jeep models.