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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: $24,565

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,939

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelCompassTaurusTaurus
TrimLatitudeSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,695 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $21,006 $19,400 $21,127
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 650    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
Sunroof   895 895
Heated mirrors   95 35
CD player   150  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 592    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
Sunroof   797 797
Heated mirrors   85 31
CD player   134  
Options (change) 1,945 3,225 1,925
Options (change) 1,770 2,854 1,714
Destination 925 685 685
Total Price $24,565 $24,740 $25,590
Total Invoice $23,701 $22,939 $23,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,374
Model Year201220062006
ModelCompassTaurusTaurus
TrimLatitudeSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$24,565$24,740$25,590
Adjustments for Features-3,2500-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$24,740$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$23,701$22,939$23,526
Adjustments for Features-3,1360-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,565$22,939$23,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220062006
ModelCompassTaurusTaurus
TrimLatitudeSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,745$1,495$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1360-165

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

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
ModelCompassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in108.5 in
Length173.4 in197.6 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,160 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.6 ft317.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested75081%
Total Not Requested17519%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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