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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: $28,055

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $13,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,904

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $13,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,795 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $22,939 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Sun and Sound Group 1,295        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,195        
Media Center 430N 745        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
Package 202A   3,880      
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75 75
Sun and Sound Group 1,178        
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,087        
Media Center 430N 678        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86 86 86
Package 202A   3,686      
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Rear bumper protector   71 71 71 71
Options (change) 3,265 7,105 2,130 2,130 535
Options (change) 2,970 6,750 2,024 2,024 509
Destination 995 945 945 945 945
Total Price $28,055 $41,825 $44,750 $48,430 $54,715
Total Invoice $26,904 $39,950 $42,769 $46,284 $52,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,320
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,055$41,825$44,750$48,430$54,715
Adjustments for Features0-5,995-8,100-9,300-15,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,055$35,830$36,650$39,130$39,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820$3,300$3,870
Total Invoice$26,904$39,950$42,769$46,284$52,293
Adjustments for Features0-5,726-7,741-8,888-14,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,904$34,224$35,028$37,396$37,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$804$3,172$3,719

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$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$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 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $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 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50    
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
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 
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  
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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, passenger 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, 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$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,960$9,955$12,060$13,260$18,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,995$8,100$9,300$15,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,726-7,741-8,888-14,350

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelPatriotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in198.3 in
Width69.2 in78.9 in
Height65.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,112 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested177553%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

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