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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: $28,665

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $10,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $8,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,051 $27,273 $30,178
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Uconnect Voice Command 495    
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 250    
AWD 3,300 2,320 2,325
Media Center 430N 1,435    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Uconnect Voice Command 450    
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 228    
AWD 3,102 2,111 2,117
Media Center 430N 1,306    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,175 9,150 6,660
Options (change) 5,718 7,996 5,881
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $28,665 $39,180 $39,840
Total Invoice $27,764 $36,054 $36,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,713
Model Year201520082008
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,665$39,180$39,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,665$36,380$36,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$27,764$36,054$36,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,577-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,764$33,477$34,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
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$125
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$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 
Folding passenger seat$150  
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,475$7,275$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,577-2,821

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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