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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: $8,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,314

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $8,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,206 $26,184
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Security Group     295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     300 300
Floor mats     30 30
Satellite radio     195 195
4-speed automatic     825 825
AWD 1,820 1,820    
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) 2,000 2,000 1,645 1,645
Options (change) 1,820 1,820 1,448 1,448
Destination 825 825 660 660
Total Price $34,920 $40,680 $26,570 $31,040
Total Invoice $32,672 $37,913 $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: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,689
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/20 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-2030x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$34,920$40,680$26,570$31,040
Adjustments for Features-4,990-8,9300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,930$31,750$26,570$30,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,820$0$4,170
Total Invoice$32,672$37,913$24,314$28,292
Adjustments for Features-4,669-8,3230-273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,003$29,590$24,314$28,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,587$0$3,705

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power front side windows$250$250  
Power locks$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote keyless entry$225$225  
Remote start $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  
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera $200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $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$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
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Power mirrors$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$10,505$14,445$5,515$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,990$8,930$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,669-8,3230-273

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in103.4 in
Length197.1 in167.0 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in71.2 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,694 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.7 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 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.3 ft3

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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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