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Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,830

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $12,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,095

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $11,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCompassTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,455 $32,155
Base Invoice $20,024 $29,635
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495  
Front side airbags 250  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 95
Sunroof 800 995
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825  
Navigation system 1,395 1,850
Package 303A   2,800
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455  
Front side airbags 230  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 83
Sunroof 736 866
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 759  
Navigation system 1,283 1,610
Package 303A   2,436
Options (change) 3,795 5,740
Options (change) 3,491 4,995
Destination 580 795
Total Price $25,830 $38,690
Total Invoice $24,095 $35,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,452
Model Year20082012
ModelCompassTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$25,830$38,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$34,455
Total Invoice$24,095$35,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,095$31,547

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelCompassTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,878

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelCompassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length173.4 in202.9 in
Width69.3 in76.2 in
Height64.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested10036%
Total Not Requested17564%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

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