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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: $39,415

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,253

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,252
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 95
Remote start 385 385 495
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Satellite radio 195 195  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
Media Center 430N     1,195
Class II trailer hitch     495
Front side airbags     495
Automatic climate control, front     395
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,350
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 85
Remote start 326 326 441
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Satellite radio 166 166  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
Media Center 430N     1,064
Class II trailer hitch     441
Front side airbags     441
Automatic climate control, front     352
Leather seating surfaces     1,202
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,202
Options (change) 9,385 6,895 5,870
Options (change) 8,195 6,080 5,228
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $39,415 $40,075 $40,660
Total Invoice $36,253 $37,043 $38,475

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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: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,013
Model Year200820082016
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, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$39,415$40,075$40,660
Adjustments for Features-860-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,555$38,965$40,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,253$37,043$38,475
Adjustments for Features-791-1,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,462$36,017$38,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200820082016
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 cell phone link$100$100 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$7,165$7,415$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$1,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-791-1,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20082016
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 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

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 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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