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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: $35,860

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,665

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCompassExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,740 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,954 $35,268
Trailer Tow Group 495  
AWD 1,500 2,000
Navigation Group 995  
Temporary spare tire 245  
Power liftgate 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,595
Trailer Tow Package   570
Blind spot warning system   595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Group 450  
AWD 1,410 1,820
Navigation Group 905  
Temporary spare tire 223  
Power liftgate 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,356
Trailer Tow Package   484
Blind spot warning system   506
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Options (change) 5,025 7,605
Options (change) 4,616 6,585
Destination 1,095 825
Total Price $35,860 $46,285
Total Invoice $34,665 $42,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,519
Model Year20182012
ModelCompassExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,860$46,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,860$43,580
Total Invoice$34,665$42,678
Adjustments for Features0-2,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,665$40,184

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCompassExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,240$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,494

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.6 in
Length173.0 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height64.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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		27.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		59.8 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

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