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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: $26,570

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $7,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,314

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $7,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $29,280 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $27,404 $22,206 $26,184
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320    
Security Group   295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   300 300
Floor mats   30 30
Satellite radio   195 195
4-speed automatic   825 825
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112    
Security Group   260 260
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   264 264
Floor mats   26 26
Satellite radio   172 172
4-speed automatic   726 726
Options (change) 4,300 1,645 1,645
Options (change) 3,873 1,448 1,448
Destination 815 660 660
Total Price $34,395 $26,570 $31,040
Total Invoice $32,092 $24,314 $28,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,361
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine292hp V8190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionA6A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/20 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-1630x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$34,395$26,570$31,040
Adjustments for Features-2,5900-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,805$26,570$30,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,170
Total Invoice$32,092$24,314$28,292
Adjustments for Features-2,4170-273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,675$24,314$28,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,705

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows$250  
Power locks$275  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote keyless entry$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400  
Front side airbags$350  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$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 soft top $2000$2000
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power mirrors$150  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,805$5,215$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4170-273

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20102006
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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
Compass0No
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
Compass0No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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