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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: $29,490

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,585

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $6,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,540 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,072 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 250    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
AWD 3,300    
Media Center 430N 1,435    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 228    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
AWD 3,102    
Media Center 430N 1,306    
Automatic climate control, front 250    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,955 8,170 6,470
Options (change) 5,518 7,082 5,637
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $29,490 $39,015 $39,630
Total Invoice $28,585 $35,245 $35,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,424
Model Year201720062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,490$39,015$39,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$36,540$37,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$28,585$35,245$35,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,236-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,585$33,009$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$611

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,575$7,050$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,236-2,240

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
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

Trailer Tow Prep. Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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