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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: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,641

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $10,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,560 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $22,681 $31,044 $33,774
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,195    
Media Center 430N 685    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
CVT 0    
AWD w/low range 1,770    
Off-Road Group 550    
Navigation system   1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats   75 75
Remote start   385 385
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,087    
Media Center 430N 623    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
CVT 0    
AWD w/low range 1,646    
Off-Road Group 501    
Navigation system   1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats   64 64
Remote start   327 327
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 5,495 8,080 6,935
Options (change) 5,035 7,087 6,113
Destination 925 815 815
Total Price $29,980 $42,175 $44,030
Total Invoice $28,641 $38,946 $40,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,661
Model Year201220102010
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 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,980$42,175$44,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,980$40,395$41,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$28,641$38,946$40,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,644-2,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,641$37,302$38,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$738

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220102010
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
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  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,980$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,644-2,662

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
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 start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Off-Road Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior air filter0No
Skid plates150No
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
All-terrain tires0No
215/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested27523%
Total Not Requested94077%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122544%
Total Not Requested155056%
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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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