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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: $30,485

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $9,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,490

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $7,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,540 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,072 $29,479 $34,952
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
AWD 3,300 2,000 2,000
High Altitude Edition 1,045    
Media Center 430N 1,435    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Rearview camera 200    
Package 202A   3,075  
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
AWD 3,102 1,820 1,820
High Altitude Edition 951    
Media Center 430N 1,306    
Automatic climate control, front 250    
Rearview camera 182    
Package 202A   2,614  
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Cargo cover   115 115
Navigation system   676 676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,950 7,720 4,645
Options (change) 6,423 6,687 4,073
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $30,485 $40,065 $43,005
Total Invoice $29,490 $36,991 $39,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,440
Model Year201720112011
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,485$40,065$43,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$36,750$38,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$29,490$36,991$39,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-4,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,490$33,930$35,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,398

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720112011
ModelPatriotExplorerExplorer
TrimLatitudeXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,265$8,580$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-4,522

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,359 lb.4,752 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
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested140043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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