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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: $37,705

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,379

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $4,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $31,495 $34,295
Base Invoice $38,027 $29,741 $32,289
Navigation system 795    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 30 30
All-weather floor mats 75 95 95
Media Center 730N   1,845 1,845
Class II trailer hitch   295 390
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,100 1,100
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Front side airbags   495 495
Navigation system 694    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 27 27
All-weather floor mats 66 85 85
Media Center 730N   1,642 1,642
Class II trailer hitch   263 347
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,068 1,068
Leather seating surfaces   979 979
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Front side airbags   441 441
Options (change) 1,540 5,215 5,310
Options (change) 1,346 4,643 4,727
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $43,215 $37,705 $40,600
Total Invoice $40,268 $35,379 $38,011

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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: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,427
Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$43,215$37,705$40,600
Adjustments for Features-3,7150-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$37,705$39,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,095
Total Invoice$40,268$35,379$38,011
Adjustments for Features-3,4620-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,806$35,379$37,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,883

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Rock rails  $200
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power mirrors$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,620$6,905$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4620-749

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20132013
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 Weight4,921 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft370.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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
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 audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested875107%
Total Not Requested-60-7%

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 audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested875107%
Total Not Requested-60-7%

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