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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: $31,595

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,337

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $7,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $23,395 $26,760
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,722 $25,852
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 795 795    
Package 205A 2,800      
Cargo cover 135 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Trailer Tow Group     545 545
Media Center 430N     1,385  
Latitude Edition     1,700  
4WD w/low range     445 445
4WD, part-time w/low range     2,000 1,600
Large canvas sunroof     1,200 1,200
Media Center 730N       1,845
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
AWD 1,820 1,820    
Navigation system 676 676    
Package 205A 2,380      
Cargo cover 115 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Trailer Tow Group     496 496
Media Center 430N     1,260  
Latitude Edition     1,547  
4WD w/low range     405 405
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,890 1,518
Large canvas sunroof     1,092 1,092
Media Center 730N       1,679
Options (change) 7,895 5,095 7,275 5,635
Options (change) 6,831 4,451 6,690 5,190
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $40,815 $43,775 $31,595 $33,320
Total Invoice $37,683 $40,544 $30,337 $31,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,272
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/60-18235/65-17
Total Price$40,815$43,775$31,595$33,320
Adjustments for Features-3,330-4,8950-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$38,880$31,595$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$1,700
Total Invoice$37,683$40,544$30,337$31,967
Adjustments for Features-3,074-4,5340-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,609$36,010$30,337$31,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,401$0$1,606

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Large canvas sunroof  $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$9,980$11,545$6,650$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$4,895$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,074-4,5340-24

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerLiberty
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.1 in
Length197.1 in176.9 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in72.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested165055%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range1700No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Alarm100No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested275069%
Total Not Requested124031%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range1700No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
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%

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