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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: $27,025

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,253

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelCompassTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,825 $27,620
Base Invoice $21,374 $25,388
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
uconnect gps 1,200  
Front side airbags 250  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825 695
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
uconnect gps 1,092  
Front side airbags 228  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 751 605
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 3,570 4,275
Options (change) 3,249 3,721
Destination 630 800
Total Price $27,025 $32,695
Total Invoice $25,253 $29,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,366
Model Year20092008
ModelCompassTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,025$32,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$31,285
Total Invoice$25,253$29,909
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,253$28,619

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelCompassTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,840$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,290

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelCompassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length173.4 in200.4 in
Width69.3 in74.5 in
Height64.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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