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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,315

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,615

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,770
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,503
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Class II trailer hitch     270
3.73 axle ratio     50
uconnect gps     1,275
Front side airbags     490
Leather seating surfaces     1,710
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Class II trailer hitch     240
3.73 axle ratio     45
uconnect gps     1,135
Front side airbags     436
Leather seating surfaces     1,506
Options (change) 2,505 2,145 3,795
Options (change) 2,129 1,824 3,362
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $33,350 $35,305 $32,315
Total Invoice $30,292 $32,047 $29,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/70-18
Total Price$33,350$35,305$32,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$33,980$31,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$30,292$32,047$29,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,203-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,292$30,844$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$552$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Removable soft top  $2000
Running boards$350  
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Off-road navigation system  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,950$5,275$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,203-440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in184.4 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in72.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,181 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 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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