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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: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,069

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $10,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCompassCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,740 $28,595 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $28,954 $27,900 $39,442 $50,587
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 895 895    
Trailer Tow Group 495 395    
Navigation Group 995 995    
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 301A     2,000  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570  
Polished alloy wheels     595  
All-weather floor mats     75 75
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group 814 814    
Trailer Tow Group 450 359    
Navigation Group 905 905    
Temporary spare tire 223      
Power liftgate 450 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178 1,515  
Popular Equipment Group   359    
Safety and Security Group   723    
Leather Interior Group   1,451    
Package 301A     1,900  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542  
Polished alloy wheels     565  
All-weather floor mats     71 71
Options (change) 4,420 6,860 4,835 75
Options (change) 4,020 6,239 4,593 71
Destination 1,095 1,095 945 945
Total Price $35,255 $36,550 $47,080 $53,990
Total Invoice $34,069 $35,234 $44,980 $51,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,598
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCompassCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,255$36,550$47,080$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,380-8,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$33,400$42,700$45,120
Cost Above Minimum$1,855$0$0$2,420
Total Invoice$34,069$35,234$44,980$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-3,037-4,185-8,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,069$32,197$40,795$43,125
Cost Above Minimum$1,872$0$0$2,330

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCompassCompassExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedTrailhawkLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
FWD$0 $0 
AWD w/low range $2200  
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Full-size spare tire $225  
Hill descent control $250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector $200 $200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front $40 $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$8,215$9,445$13,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$4,380$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,037-4,185-8,478

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelCompassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.6 in
Length173.0 in198.3 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height64.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,185 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested800100%
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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