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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $9,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $26,760
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $25,852
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Package 202A 4,100        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 30
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Trailer Tow Group         545
Media Center 730N         1,845
Comfort / Convenience Group         595
Obstacle detection, rear         250
Large canvas sunroof         1,200
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Package 202A 3,895        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 27
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Trailer Tow Group         496
Media Center 730N         1,679
Comfort / Convenience Group         541
Obstacle detection, rear         228
Large canvas sunroof         1,092
Options (change) 7,520 2,485 1,915 220 4,465
Options (change) 7,145 2,362 1,820 210 4,063
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $42,535 $45,570 $48,860 $55,155 $32,150
Total Invoice $40,629 $43,553 $46,698 $52,717 $30,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,803
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/65-17
Total Price$42,535$45,570$48,860$55,155$32,150
Adjustments for Features-5,220-7,585-8,610-14,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$37,985$40,250$40,830$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$2,935$3,515$0
Total Invoice$40,629$43,553$46,698$52,717$30,840
Adjustments for Features-4,986-7,249-8,229-13,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,643$36,304$38,469$39,025$30,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$2,826$3,382$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Cargo tray    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Large canvas sunroof    $1200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,755$12,120$13,145$18,860$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,220$7,585$8,610$14,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,986-7,249-8,229-13,6920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.1 in
Length198.3 in176.9 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in72.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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