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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: $35,255

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,069

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelCompassCompassExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,740 $28,595 $38,200
Base Invoice $28,954 $27,900 $35,622
Trailer Tow Group 495 395  
Navigation Group 995 995  
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 895 895  
Temporary spare tire 245    
Power liftgate 495 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295 1,595
Popular Equipment Group   395  
Safety and Security Group   795  
Leather Interior Group   1,595  
Package 302A / 303A     4,600
Trailer Tow Package     570
Polished alloy wheels     595
All-weather floor mats     75
Trailer Tow Group 450 359  
Navigation Group 905 905  
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 814 814  
Temporary spare tire 223    
Power liftgate 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178 1,392
Popular Equipment Group   359  
Safety and Security Group   723  
Leather Interior Group   1,451  
Package 302A / 303A     4,013
Trailer Tow Package     497
Polished alloy wheels     519
All-weather floor mats     66
Options (change) 4,420 6,860 7,435
Options (change) 4,020 6,239 6,487
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $35,255 $36,550 $46,530
Total Invoice $34,069 $35,234 $43,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,614
Model Year201820182015
ModelCompassCompassExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,255$36,550$46,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$33,400$43,075
Cost Above Minimum$1,855$0$0
Total Invoice$34,069$35,234$43,004
Adjustments for Features0-3,037-3,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,069$32,197$39,811
Cost Above Minimum$1,872$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182015
ModelCompassCompassExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
FWD$0 $0
AWD w/low range $2200 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire $225 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Terrain selector $200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0 
Total Value of Features$4,065$7,215$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,037-3,193

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,185 lb.4,535 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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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%
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262559%
Total Not Requested185041%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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