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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: $28,925

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,169

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $4,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelCompassCompassExplorer
TrimLatitudeLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,740 $29,280
Base Invoice $23,858 $28,954 $27,404
Popular Equipment Group 1,295    
Trailer Tow Group 495 495  
AWD 1,500 1,500 2,320
Temporary spare tire 245 245  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
Remote start     385
Popular Equipment Group 1,178    
Trailer Tow Group 450 450  
AWD 1,365 1,410 2,112
Temporary spare tire 223 223  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Remote start     327
Options (change) 3,535 2,240 4,960
Options (change) 3,216 2,083 4,434
Destination 1,095 1,095 815
Total Price $28,925 $33,075 $35,055
Total Invoice $28,169 $32,132 $32,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,362
Model Year201820182010
ModelCompassCompassExplorer
TrimLatitudeLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT9T9A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$28,925$33,075$35,055
Adjustments for Features-2,955-4,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$28,155$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0
Total Invoice$28,169$32,132$32,653
Adjustments for Features-2,878-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,291$27,352$32,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,061$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182010
ModelCompassCompassExplorer
TrimLatitudeLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,575$9,540$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$4,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,878-4,7800

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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 Latitude

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior air filter0No
AC power outlet100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested137571%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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