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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: $41,390

Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,189

Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $6,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $32,695 $35,639
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30 30
All-weather floor mats 120 120 95 95
Running boards 595 595    
Media Center 430N     1,195 1,195
Class II trailer hitch     495 495
Front side airbags     495 495
Remote start     495 495
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Automatic climate control, front     395 395
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,400 1,400
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27 27
All-weather floor mats 114 114 85 85
Running boards 565 565    
Media Center 430N     1,064 1,064
Class II trailer hitch     441 441
Front side airbags     441 441
Remote start     441 441
Leather seating surfaces     1,202 1,202
Automatic climate control, front     352 352
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,246 1,246
Options (change) 805 805 5,950 5,950
Options (change) 765 765 5,299 5,299
Destination 995 995 1,195 1,195
Total Price $47,750 $55,740 $41,390 $44,590
Total Invoice $45,643 $53,272 $39,189 $42,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $881
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$47,750$55,740$41,390$44,590
Adjustments for Features-5,830-12,7450-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,920$42,995$41,390$43,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0$2,400
Total Invoice$45,643$53,272$39,189$42,133
Adjustments for Features-5,573-12,1810-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,070$41,091$39,189$41,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0$2,188

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)   $0
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Removable soft top  $2000$2000
Rock rails   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates  $150$150
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power mirrors$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,070$20,985$8,240$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$12,745$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,573-12,1810-756

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerWrangler JK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.0 in72.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.2 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 ft370.6 ft3

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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 player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

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%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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