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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: $27,690

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,521

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelPatriotTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,560 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $22,681 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,195      
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Media Center 430N 685      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 201A   1,050    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,087      
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Media Center 430N 623      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86 86
Navigation system   755 755 755
Package 201A   999    
Leather seating surfaces   1,420    
Sunroof   945 945 945
Options (change) 3,205 4,425 1,880 1,880
Options (change) 2,915 4,205 1,786 1,786
Destination 925 875 875 875
Total Price $27,690 $35,325 $39,860 $45,525
Total Invoice $26,521 $33,454 $37,725 $43,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,256
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelPatriotTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$27,690$35,325$39,860$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-715-3,580-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,690$34,610$36,280$39,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,670$4,760
Total Invoice$26,521$33,454$37,725$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-677-3,388-5,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,521$32,777$34,337$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560$4,478

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelPatriotTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,630$7,495$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$3,580$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-677-3,388-5,824

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
ModelPatriotTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length173.8 in202.9 in
Width69.2 in76.2 in
Height65.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,112 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%

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