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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: $42,715

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerWrangler
TrimLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $38,395
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Navigation system 795  
AWD 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 130
Blind spot warning system 595  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   795
Cold Weather Group   895
Active Safety Group   895
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,495
8-speed shiftable automatic   2,000
Proximity key   495
Leather seating surfaces   1,495
4WD w/low range   595
Limited-slip rear differential   595
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Navigation system 676  
AWD 1,820  
All-weather floor mats 64 116
Blind spot warning system 506  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   708
Cold Weather Group   797
Active Safety Group   797
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,331
8-speed shiftable automatic   1,780
Proximity key   441
Leather seating surfaces   1,331
4WD w/low range   530
Limited-slip rear differential   530
Options (change) 4,035 9,390
Options (change) 3,550 8,361
Destination 825 1,495
Total Price $42,715 $49,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,026
Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerWrangler
TrimLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$42,715$49,280
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,895$49,280

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerWrangler
TrimLimitedUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Auxiliary switches $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Engine-block heater $35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Removable soft top $2000
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,970$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.4 in
Length197.1 in188.4 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in73.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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 system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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