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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: $26,075

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $16,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021202120212021
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,230 $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
uconnect gps 925        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 995        
Sun and Sound Group 1,295        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats   120 120 120 120
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
uconnect gps 841        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 905        
Sun and Sound Group 1,178        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats   114 114 114 114
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 3,215 6,100 2,185 2,185 490
Options (change) 2,924 5,796 2,076 2,076 466
Destination 630 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $26,075 $42,420 $48,685 $52,430 $54,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Patriot Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,157
Model Year20092021202120212021
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5A10A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$26,075$42,420$48,685$52,430$54,465
Adjustments for Features0-6,870-10,135-11,660-15,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$35,550$38,550$40,770$38,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000$5,220$3,240

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021202120212021
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
10-speed automatic $1400$1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500$1500
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,910$10,780$14,045$15,570$19,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,870$10,135$11,660$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,140-691-739-492

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelPatriotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in119.1 in
Length173.6 in198.8 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height64.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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