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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: $32,530

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $4,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,807

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $4,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $27,770
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $25,503
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570  
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 202A 2,250      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 100 100 30
Class II trailer hitch       270
3.73 axle ratio       50
uconnect gps       1,275
Front side airbags       490
Remote start       185
Leather seating surfaces       1,710
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497  
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Package 202A 1,963      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 89 89 27
Class II trailer hitch       240
3.73 axle ratio       45
uconnect gps       1,135
Front side airbags       436
Remote start       165
Leather seating surfaces       1,506
Options (change) 3,715 1,465 1,465 4,010
Options (change) 3,243 1,280 1,280 3,554
Destination 895 895 895 750
Total Price $37,290 $40,460 $43,140 $32,530
Total Invoice $34,612 $37,703 $40,202 $29,807

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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: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,324
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$37,290$40,460$43,140$32,530
Adjustments for Features-3,750-5,315-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$35,145$36,600$32,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0
Total Invoice$34,612$37,703$40,202$29,807
Adjustments for Features-3,481-4,953-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,131$32,750$34,107$29,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$2,976$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Removable soft top   $2000
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Off-road navigation system   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power mirrors$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,830$10,395$11,620$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$5,315$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,481-4,953-6,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,535 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

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
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%
uconnect gps
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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