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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: $27,690

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $10,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,521

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $9,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,560 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $22,681 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,195      
Media Center 430N 685      
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 100 100 100
Package 202A   2,250    
Rear bumper protector   85 85 85
Roof rack crossbars   135 135 135
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Navigation system   795 795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,087      
Media Center 430N 623      
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 89 89 89
Package 202A   1,963    
Rear bumper protector   74 74 74
Roof rack crossbars   118 118 118
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Navigation system   694 694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,205 5,095 2,845 2,845
Options (change) 2,915 4,448 2,485 2,485
Destination 925 895 895 895
Total Price $27,690 $38,670 $41,840 $44,520
Total Invoice $26,521 $35,817 $38,908 $41,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,119
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,690$38,670$41,840$44,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-4,995-6,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,690$35,240$36,845$38,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$26,521$35,817$38,908$41,407
Adjustments for Features0-3,177-4,645-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,521$32,640$34,263$35,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,623$2,982

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start$150 $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$7,205$8,770$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430$4,995$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,177-4,645-5,785

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelPatriotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in197.1 in
Width69.2 in78.9 in
Height65.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,112 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested147555%
Total Not Requested120045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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