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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: $37,675

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,299

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,745
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,028
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 495
Satellite radio 195 195  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
Media Center 730N     1,845
Class II trailer hitch     295
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,125
Leather seating surfaces     900
Polished alloy wheels     695
Automatic climate control, front     155
Front side airbags     495
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326 441
Satellite radio 166 166  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
Media Center 730N     1,642
Class II trailer hitch     263
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,001
Leather seating surfaces     801
Polished alloy wheels     619
Automatic climate control, front     138
Front side airbags     441
Options (change) 9,330 6,840 6,005
Options (change) 8,148 6,033 5,346
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $39,360 $40,020 $37,675
Total Invoice $36,206 $36,996 $35,299

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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: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $208
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8285hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$39,360$40,020$37,675
Adjustments for Features-760-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$39,010$37,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,206$36,996$35,299
Adjustments for Features-699-9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,507$36,062$35,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable soft top  $2000
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height 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 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,365$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-699-9340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,706 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 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 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 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82593%
Total Not Requested657%

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