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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: $32,525

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,481

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,795 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,118 $29,479 $34,952
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Media Center 430N 495    
Sun and Sound Group 1,545    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Package 202A   3,075  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system   795  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Media Center 430N 450    
Sun and Sound Group 1,406    
AWD 1,880 1,820 1,820
Package 202A   2,614  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Cargo cover   115 115
Navigation system   676  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 4,735 8,795 6,575
Options (change) 4,368 7,597 5,710
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $32,525 $41,140 $44,935
Total Invoice $31,481 $37,901 $41,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,481
Model Year201520112011
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,525$41,140$44,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,525$37,950$38,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$31,481$37,901$41,487
Adjustments for Features0-2,939-5,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,481$34,962$35,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$981

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520112011
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
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
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
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Total Value of Features$5,315$8,505$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,939-5,544

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length175.1 in197.1 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height65.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.4,752 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

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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 streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested140043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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