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Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,755

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $14,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,924

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $13,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,805 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $18,503 $29,319 $32,901
Driver Convenience Group 515    
Floor mats 30    
Front side airbags 250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 130    
Satellite radio 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Sunroof 800 850 850
Navigation system 1,395 2,505 1,995
CVT 1,050    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
255/50R20   1,325 630
Driver Convenience Group 474    
Floor mats 28    
Front side airbags 230    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 120    
Satellite radio 179    
Bluetooth cell phone link 253    
Sunroof 736 723 723
Navigation system 1,283 2,129 1,696
CVT 966    
AWD 1,592 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,390 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 5,861 8,129 6,259
Destination 560 815 815
Total Price $26,755 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $24,924 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,478
Model Year200720092009
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,755$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,030-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$39,705$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$24,924$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,861-3,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,924$36,402$36,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$327

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720092009
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,210$6,240$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,861-3,246

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
ModelPatriotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length173.6 in193.4 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height64.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,333 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Ashtray and lighter (optional)0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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