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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: $29,855

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,513

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $8,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,019 $27,273 $30,178
Media Center 730N 890    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,235    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Automatic climate control, front 155    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats   55 55
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Remote start   385 385
255/50R20   1,325 630
Media Center 730N 810    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,124    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Automatic climate control, front 141    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,001    
AWD 1,610 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats   47 47
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Remote start   326 326
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,425 9,955 7,465
Options (change) 5,864 8,679 6,564
Destination 630 785 785
Total Price $29,855 $39,985 $40,645
Total Invoice $28,513 $36,737 $37,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,662
Model Year201020082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,855$39,985$40,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$38,285$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$28,513$36,737$37,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,562-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,513$35,175$35,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$552

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
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, passenger 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, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,475$6,175$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,562-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,332 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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%
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 Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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