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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,345

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,931

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler JK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,245
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $32,695
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 95
Remote start 385 385 495
AWD 2,320 2,320  
Media Center 430N     1,195
Class II trailer hitch     495
Front side airbags     495
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
Automatic climate control, front     395
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,400
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 85
Remote start 327 327 441
AWD 2,112 2,112  
Media Center 430N     1,064
Class II trailer hitch     441
Front side airbags     441
Leather seating surfaces     1,202
Automatic climate control, front     352
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,246
Options (change) 8,915 6,715 5,920
Options (change) 7,797 5,927 5,272
Destination 815 815 1,195
Total Price $41,345 $43,080 $41,360
Total Invoice $37,931 $39,643 $39,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,346
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler JK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8285hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$41,345$43,080$41,360
Adjustments for Features-125-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,220$41,455$41,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$37,931$39,643$39,162
Adjustments for Features-115-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,816$38,148$39,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler JK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable soft top  $2000
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power mirrors$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,265$8,765$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-1,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerWrangler JK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in184.4 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in72.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.2 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 ft370.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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