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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: $26,430

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,461

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $7,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,695 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $20,087 $27,273 $30,178
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Uconnect Voice Command 495    
AWD 3,300 2,320 2,325
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 250    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
255/50R20   1,325 630
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Uconnect Voice Command 450    
AWD 3,069 2,111 2,117
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 228    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,740 5,355 4,665
Options (change) 4,379 4,770 4,185
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $26,430 $35,385 $37,845
Total Invoice $25,461 $32,828 $35,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,170
Model Year201420082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,430$35,385$37,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$34,095$34,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$25,461$32,828$35,148
Adjustments for Features0-1,197-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,461$31,631$32,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$717

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,760$6,050$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,197-2,800

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,293 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
53.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested27550%
Total Not Requested27550%
Trailer Tow Prep. Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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