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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: $35,365

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,215

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,740 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,954 $29,319 $32,901
Trailer Tow Group 495    
Navigation Group 995    
AWD 1,500 2,320 2,320
Temporary spare tire 245    
Panoramic sunroof 1,295    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Trailer Tow Group 450    
Navigation Group 905    
AWD 1,410 2,112 2,112
Temporary spare tire 223    
Panoramic sunroof 1,178    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 4,530 9,965 7,765
Options (change) 4,166 8,690 6,820
Destination 1,095 815 815
Total Price $35,365 $42,395 $44,130
Total Invoice $34,215 $38,824 $40,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,941
Model Year201820092009
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,365$42,395$44,130
Adjustments for Features-2,4100-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,955$42,395$42,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$34,215$38,824$40,536
Adjustments for Features-2,3320-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,883$38,824$39,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$334

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Total Value of Features$8,865$6,455$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3320-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in113.7 in
Length173.0 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height64.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
27.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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