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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: $38,385

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $38,395
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 130
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Satellite radio 195 195  
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,325 595
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group     795
Cold Weather Group     895
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
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 116
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Satellite radio 166 166  
4WD w/low range 2,111 2,117 530
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group     708
Cold Weather Group     797
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) 8,355 6,265 8,895
Options (change) 7,319 5,544 7,920
Destination 785 785 1,495
Total Price $38,385 $39,445 $48,785

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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: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,427
Model Year200820082019
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)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/70-18
Total Price$38,385$39,445$48,785
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,385$39,195$46,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200820082019
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
Heated steering wheel  $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
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 
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
Engine-block heater  $35
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
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$7,390$7,640$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-465

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20082019
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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

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%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%
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 audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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