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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: $29,115

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,623

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $7,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $26,195 $30,240
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $23,969 $27,569
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Navigation system 795 795    
Package 205A 2,800      
Class II trailer hitch     220 220
3.73 axle ratio     50  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,275 1,275
Front side airbags     490 490
Remote start     185 185
Power Convenience Group       800
Deep-tinted rear windows       300
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Navigation system 676 676    
Package 205A 2,380      
Class II trailer hitch     194 194
3.73 axle ratio     44  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,122 1,122
Front side airbags     431 431
Remote start     163 163
Power Convenience Group       704
Deep-tinted rear windows       264
Options (change) 4,165 1,365 2,220 3,270
Options (change) 3,540 1,160 1,954 2,878
Destination 825 825 700 700
Total Price $37,085 $40,045 $29,115 $34,210
Total Invoice $34,392 $37,253 $26,623 $31,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,993
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$37,085$40,045$29,115$34,210
Adjustments for Features-5,150-6,7150-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,935$33,330$29,115$31,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$2,795
Total Invoice$34,392$37,253$26,623$31,147
Adjustments for Features-4,776-6,2470-2,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,616$31,006$26,623$29,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0$2,430

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
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  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$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  
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  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stain-resistant fabric  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,680$11,245$4,530$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,150$6,715$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,776-6,2470-2,094

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,558 lb.4,181 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3025100%

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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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