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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: $29,180

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $11,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,069

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $11,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $23,395 $26,760
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $22,722 $25,852
Navigation system 795   795      
Package 202A 3,225          
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595      
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 30 30
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75    
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100    
Trailer Tow Group         545 545
Media Center 430N         1,385  
Latitude Edition         1,700  
Large canvas sunroof         1,200 1,200
Media Center 730N           1,845
Navigation system 755   755      
Package 202A 3,064          
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542        
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 27 27
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 71    
Cargo tray 95 95 95 95    
Trailer Tow Group         496 496
Media Center 430N         1,260  
Latitude Edition         1,547  
Large canvas sunroof         1,092 1,092
Media Center 730N           1,679
Options (change) 6,580 2,560 2,785 395 4,860 3,620
Options (change) 6,252 2,433 2,646 376 4,422 3,294
Destination 945 945 945 945 925 925
Total Price $40,925 $44,805 $47,230 $54,310 $29,180 $31,305
Total Invoice $39,094 $42,820 $45,134 $51,908 $28,069 $30,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,976
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18235/65-17
Total Price$40,925$44,805$47,230$54,310$29,180$31,305
Adjustments for Features-5,285-8,250-8,515-14,7650-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,640$36,555$38,715$39,545$29,180$31,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$3,075$3,905$0$2,100
Total Invoice$39,094$42,820$45,134$51,908$28,069$30,071
Adjustments for Features-5,049-7,884-8,137-14,1120-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,045$34,936$36,997$37,796$28,069$30,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$2,952$3,751$0$1,978

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLibertyLiberty
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$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$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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$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$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
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$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Large canvas sunroof    $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50  
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 $100
Voice recorder     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
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   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 $150
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$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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,030$12,995$13,260$19,510$4,745$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$8,250$8,515$14,765$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,049-7,884-8,137-14,1120-24

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20162012
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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested127547%
Total Not Requested145053%
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
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 Sport

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
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Cargo cover75Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested275069%
Total Not Requested124031%

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
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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