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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: $31,245

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $9,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,019

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $6,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $23,395 $26,760
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,722 $25,852
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Cargo cover 80 80    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 445 445
Trailer Tow Group     545 545
Latitude Edition     1,700  
Media Center 430N     1,385  
4WD, part-time w/low range     2,000 1,600
Media Center 730N       1,845
Jet Group       235
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723 774 774
Cargo cover 68 68    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 405 405
Trailer Tow Group     496 496
Latitude Edition     1,547  
Media Center 430N     1,260  
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,890 1,518
Media Center 730N       1,679
Jet Group       218
Options (change) 9,705 7,410 6,925 5,520
Options (change) 8,388 6,437 6,372 5,090
Destination 645 645 925 925
Total Price $40,550 $40,570 $31,245 $33,205
Total Invoice $36,551 $36,660 $30,019 $31,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,437
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A4A4
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$40,550$40,570$31,245$33,205
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,2150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,335$39,355$31,245$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,685
Total Invoice$36,551$36,660$30,019$31,867
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,0980-264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,456$35,562$30,019$31,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$106$0$1,584

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,425$4,210$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,215$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,095-1,0980-264

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.1 in
Length193.4 in176.9 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in72.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested107562%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range1700No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested111528%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range1700No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Jet Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
245/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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