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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: $24,570

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $15,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $13,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,805 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $18,503 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Off-Road Group 605      
215/65R17 140      
Driver Convenience Group 515      
Floor mats 30      
Front side airbags 250      
Satellite radio 195      
Bluetooth cell phone link 275      
Navigation system 1,395 795 795 795
Sunroof 800      
Package 202B   2,950    
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   90 90 90
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Off-Road Group 557      
215/65R17 129      
Driver Convenience Group 474      
Floor mats 28      
Front side airbags 230      
Satellite radio 179      
Bluetooth cell phone link 253      
Navigation system 1,283 694 694 694
Sunroof 736      
Package 202B   2,575    
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   79 79 79
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Roof rack crossbars   122 122 122
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 4,205 5,700 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 3,869 4,976 2,401 2,401
Destination 560 895 895 895
Total Price $24,570 $39,595 $41,845 $46,745
Total Invoice $22,932 $36,644 $38,918 $43,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,126
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,570$39,595$41,845$46,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-6,320-7,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,570$34,640$35,525$39,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$22,932$36,644$38,918$43,487
Adjustments for Features0-4,586-5,878-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,932$32,058$33,040$36,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$4,224

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control$250  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$8,080$9,445$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$6,320$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,586-5,878-7,205

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelPatriotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.6 in197.1 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height64.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Off-Road Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior air filter0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Full-size spare tire225No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested44064%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Ashtray and lighter (optional)0Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested157556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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