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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: $2,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,299

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $29,028 $31,599
AWD 2,000 2,000    
255/50HR20 1,195      
Navigation system 795      
Package 205A 2,800      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Polished alloy wheels   595 695  
Package 301A   2,250    
Media Center 730N     1,845 1,845
Class II trailer hitch     295 320
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,125 1,125
Leather seating surfaces     900 900
Remote start     495 495
Automatic climate control, front     155 155
Front side airbags     495 495
AWD 1,820 1,820    
255/50HR20 1,016      
Navigation system 676      
Package 205A 2,380      
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Polished alloy wheels   506 619  
Package 301A   1,913    
Media Center 730N     1,642 1,642
Class II trailer hitch     263 285
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces     801 801
Remote start     441 441
Automatic climate control, front     138 138
Front side airbags     441 441
Options (change) 7,360 5,415 6,005 5,335
Options (change) 6,376 4,723 5,346 4,749
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $40,280 $44,095 $37,675 $39,830
Total Invoice $37,228 $40,816 $35,299 $37,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $774
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$40,280$44,095$37,675$39,830
Adjustments for Features-2,925-5,7400-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,355$38,355$37,675$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$1,555
Total Invoice$37,228$40,816$35,299$37,273
Adjustments for Features-2,703-5,3130-561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,525$35,503$35,299$36,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$978$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)   $0
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Removable soft top  $2000$2000
Skid plates  $150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power mirrors$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000  
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,980$12,795$7,055$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$5,740$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,703-5,3130-561

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length197.1 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.4 in72.3 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested132544%
Total Not Requested170056%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

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