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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: $38,570

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $38,395
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 595
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group     795
Active Safety Group     895
Electronic Infotainment System Group     1,495
Leather seating surfaces     1,495
8-speed shiftable automatic     2,000
Limited-slip rear differential     595
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 530
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group     708
Active Safety Group     797
Electronic Infotainment System Group     1,331
Leather seating surfaces     1,331
8-speed shiftable automatic     1,780
Limited-slip rear differential     530
Options (change) 7,725 6,175 7,870
Options (change) 6,704 5,387 7,007
Destination 645 645 1,495
Total Price $38,570 $39,335 $47,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,875
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8285hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/70-18
Total Price$38,570$39,335$47,760
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,570$39,185$44,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Auxiliary switches  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Removable soft top  $2000
Running boards$350  
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,875$7,025$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136-510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.4 in
Length193.4 in188.4 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in73.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47528%
Total Not Requested125072%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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