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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: $30,740

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $9,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,818

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $6,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,531 $27,518 $29,578
High Altitude Edition 1,095    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
AWD 2,000    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Media Center 430N 1,435    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 250    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
High Altitude Edition 996    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
AWD 1,880    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Media Center 430N 1,306    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 228    
Automatic climate control, front 250    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,750 8,960 7,260
Options (change) 5,292 7,754 6,309
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $30,740 $39,805 $40,420
Total Invoice $29,818 $35,917 $36,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,273
Model Year201620062006
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,740$39,805$40,420
Adjustments for Features0-915-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,740$38,890$39,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$29,818$35,917$36,532
Adjustments for Features0-826-827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,818$35,091$35,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,910$5,825$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-827

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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 Latitude

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested57521%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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