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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: $27,315

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,970

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $7,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,206 $26,184
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195
AWD 2,320 2,325    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Security Group     295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     300 300
Floor mats     30 30
CD changer, in-dash     300 300
Unbranded 7 speakers     295  
4-speed automatic     825 825
Removable side steps     150  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Satellite radio 166 166 172 172
AWD 2,111 2,117    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Security Group     260 260
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     264 264
Floor mats     26 26
CD changer, in-dash     264 264
Unbranded 7 speakers     260  
4-speed automatic     726 726
Removable side steps     132  
Options (change) 5,150 4,460 2,390 1,945
Options (change) 4,596 4,011 2,104 1,712
Destination 785 785 660 660
Total Price $35,180 $37,640 $27,315 $31,340
Total Invoice $32,654 $34,974 $24,970 $28,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,586
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine292hp V8292hp V8190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionA6A6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/20 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-2030x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$35,180$37,640$27,315$31,340
Adjustments for Features-3,485-5,210-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$32,430$27,165$31,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$4,175
Total Invoice$32,654$34,974$24,970$28,556
Adjustments for Features-3,235-4,841-1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,419$30,133$24,833$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$714$0$3,723

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power front side windows$250$250  
Power locks$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote keyless entry$225$225  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
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  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)   $0
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Removable side steps  $450 
Removable soft top  $2000$2000
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates  $150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power mirrors$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
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  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$9,675$11,400$6,340$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$5,210$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,235-4,841-1370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in103.4 in
Length193.4 in167.0 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in71.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,694 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.7 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 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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