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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: $27,765

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $12,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,842

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $10,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,105 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,686 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 250    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 535    
Front side airbags 250    
Sunroof 800 850 850
Navigation system 1,395 1,995 1,995
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
AWD 1,750    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 230    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 492    
Front side airbags 230    
Sunroof 736 723 723
Navigation system 1,283 1,696 1,696
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,012    
AWD 1,593    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 6,080 9,020 7,320
Options (change) 5,576 7,805 6,360
Destination 580 645 645
Total Price $27,765 $39,865 $40,480
Total Invoice $25,842 $35,968 $36,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,421
Model Year200820062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$27,765$39,865$40,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$37,975$38,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$25,842$35,968$36,583
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-1,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,842$34,263$34,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
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$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
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 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Floor mats $75$75
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  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,260$6,150$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705-1,708

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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

Trailer Tow Prep. Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52530%
Total Not Requested120070%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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