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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: $26,590

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $13,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,776

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $10,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelPatriotPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,495 $24,895 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $21,051 $24,247 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695 1,095      
Sun and Sound Group 1,545 1,545      
Uconnect Voice Command 395        
Media Center 430N 1,435 845      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 90 90 90
Package 202B     2,950    
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595
Navigation system     795 795 795
Roof rack crossbars     140 140 140
Cargo cover     130 130 130
Rear bumper protector     75 75 75
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632 996      
Sun and Sound Group 1,406 1,406      
Uconnect Voice Command 359        
Media Center 430N 1,306 769      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 79 79 79
Package 202B     2,575    
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392 1,392
Navigation system     694 694 694
Roof rack crossbars     122 122 122
Cargo cover     114 114 114
Rear bumper protector     66 66 66
Options (change) 4,100 3,515 5,775 2,825 2,825
Options (change) 3,730 3,198 5,042 2,467 2,467
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $26,590 $29,405 $39,670 $41,920 $46,820
Total Invoice $25,776 $28,440 $36,710 $38,984 $43,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,030
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelPatriotPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,590$29,405$39,670$41,920$46,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-6,380-7,995-9,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,590$27,505$33,290$33,925$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0$635$4,360
Total Invoice$25,776$28,440$36,710$38,984$43,553
Adjustments for Features0-1,838-5,904-7,435-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,776$26,602$30,806$31,549$35,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$0$743$4,217

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelPatriotPatriotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
-speed  $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$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$40   
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
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$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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$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$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$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, driver seat $100$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$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,550$9,030$10,645$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$6,380$7,995$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,838-5,904-7,435-8,530

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,137 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
53.5 ft380.7 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
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

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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