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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: $29,980

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,641

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $7,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,560 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,681 $27,518 $29,578
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,195    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Media Center 430N 685    
CVT 0    
AWD w/low range 1,770    
Off-Road Group 550    
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
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,087    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Media Center 430N 623    
CVT 0    
AWD w/low range 1,646    
Off-Road Group 501    
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
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,495 9,020 7,320
Options (change) 5,035 7,805 6,360
Destination 925 645 645
Total Price $29,980 $39,865 $40,480
Total Invoice $28,641 $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: $9,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,115
Model Year201220062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,980$39,865$40,480
Adjustments for Features0-235-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,980$39,630$40,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$28,641$35,968$36,583
Adjustments for Features0-212-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,641$35,756$36,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$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 
All-weather floor mats$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$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,715$5,950$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-212

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelPatriotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length173.8 in193.4 in
Width69.2 in73.7 in
Height65.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 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

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Alarm100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Off-Road Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior air filter0No
Skid plates150No
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
All-weather floor mats75No
White-letter tires0Yes
All-terrain tires0Yes
215/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested109090%

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, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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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