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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: $35,145

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,866

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,252
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Class II trailer hitch     495
Media Center 430N     1,195
Front side airbags     495
Automatic climate control, front     395
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,350
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Class II trailer hitch     441
Media Center 430N     1,064
Front side airbags     441
Automatic climate control, front     352
Leather seating surfaces     1,202
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,202
Options (change) 4,300 3,345 5,280
Options (change) 3,703 2,892 4,702
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $35,145 $36,505 $40,070
Total Invoice $31,866 $33,115 $37,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,071
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8285hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17255/70-18
Total Price$35,145$36,505$40,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$35,180$36,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0
Total Invoice$31,866$33,115$37,949
Adjustments for Features0-1,202-3,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,866$31,913$34,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$47$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
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$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
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$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$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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,550$4,875$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-3,012

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20062016
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 Weight4,531 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

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%
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 port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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