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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: $32,775

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,709

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,795 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,118 $29,319 $32,901
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 250    
Sun and Sound Group 1,545    
Media Center 430N 495    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 228    
Sun and Sound Group 1,406    
Media Center 430N 450    
AWD 1,880 2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 4,985 9,690 7,490
Options (change) 4,596 8,456 6,586
Destination 995 815 815
Total Price $32,775 $42,120 $43,855
Total Invoice $31,709 $38,590 $40,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,859
Model Year201520092009
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,775$42,120$43,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$41,005$41,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$31,709$38,590$40,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,022-2,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,709$37,568$37,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$331

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520092009
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Total Value of Features$4,735$5,850$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,022-2,403

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length175.1 in193.4 in
Width71.4 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,345 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?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested64060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested64090%
Total Not Requested7510%
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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