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Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,390

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,517

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelPatriotTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,230 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $20,822 $19,400 $21,127
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Front side airbags 250    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965 1,735
Front buckets   125  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Front side airbags 228    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,001    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840 1,544
Front buckets   112  
Sunroof   797 797
Leather seating surfaces   797  
Options (change) 2,645 3,875 3,625
Options (change) 2,407 3,432 3,227
Destination 630 685 685
Total Price $25,505 $25,390 $27,290
Total Invoice $23,859 $23,517 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,619
Model Year200920062006
ModelPatriotTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,505$25,390$27,290
Adjustments for Features-3,1650-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,340$25,390$25,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$23,859$23,517$25,039
Adjustments for Features-2,9610-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,898$23,517$23,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$302

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920062006
ModelPatriotTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$4,660$1,495$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9610-1,220

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelPatriotTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in108.5 in
Length173.6 in197.6 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height64.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,190 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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