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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: $28,720

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,919

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $7,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelCompassTaurusTaurus
TrimLatitudeLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,995 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $23,531 $29,635 $35,025
High Altitude Edition 1,095    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Media Center 430N 1,435    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 95 95
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Rearview camera 200    
Navigation system   1,850 1,850
Remote start   425 425
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 401A     2,000
High Altitude Edition 996    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Media Center 430N 1,306    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 83 83
Automatic climate control, front 250    
Rearview camera 182    
Navigation system   1,610 1,610
Remote start   398 398
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 3,730 6,165 4,370
Options (change) 3,393 5,393 3,831
Destination 995 795 795
Total Price $28,720 $39,115 $43,320
Total Invoice $27,919 $35,823 $39,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,514
Model Year201620122012
ModelCompassTaurusTaurus
TrimLatitudeLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$28,720$39,115$43,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,610-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$36,505$39,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130
Total Invoice$27,919$35,823$39,651
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,919$33,433$36,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620122012
ModelCompassTaurusTaurus
TrimLatitudeLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,860$6,470$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,390-3,373

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
ModelCompassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length175.1 in202.9 in
Width71.4 in76.2 in
Height65.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,098 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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