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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: $29,605

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,464

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $25,091 $31,897 $39,442
Sun and Sound Group 1,395    
Media Center 430N 495    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Package 202A   3,225  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Navigation system   795  
Cargo cover   130 130
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Sun and Sound Group 1,269    
Media Center 430N 450    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86
Package 202A   3,064  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Navigation system   755  
Cargo cover   124 124
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Options (change) 2,615 7,105 2,485
Options (change) 2,378 6,750 2,361
Destination 995 945 945
Total Price $29,605 $41,450 $44,730
Total Invoice $28,464 $39,592 $42,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,801
Model Year201420162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,605$41,450$44,730
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$36,920$37,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315
Total Invoice$28,464$39,592$42,748
Adjustments for Features0-4,327-7,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,464$35,265$35,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420162016
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
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
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 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$7,805$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,327-7,163

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length175.1 in198.3 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height65.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,098 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested162560%
Total Not Requested110040%

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