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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: $46,550

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,178

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $37,345 $40,495
Base Invoice $38,027 $35,647 $38,546
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 402A 4,130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 30 30
All-weather floor mats 75 130 130
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   795 795
8-speed shiftable automatic   2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Group   895 895
Active Safety Group   895 895
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,495 1,495
Proximity key   495 495
Leather seating surfaces   1,495 1,495
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Package 402A 3,604    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 27 27
All-weather floor mats 66 116 116
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group   708 708
8-speed shiftable automatic   1,780 1,780
Cold Weather Group   797 797
Active Safety Group   797 797
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,331 1,331
Proximity key   441 441
Leather seating surfaces   1,331 1,331
Options (change) 4,875 8,230 8,230
Options (change) 4,256 7,328 7,328
Destination 895 1,195 1,195
Total Price $46,550 $46,770 $49,920
Total Invoice $43,178 $44,170 $47,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,585
Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/70-18285/70-17
Total Price$46,550$46,770$49,920
Adjustments for Features-2,7950-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,755$46,770$49,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$43,178$44,170$47,069
Adjustments for Features-2,5930-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,585$44,170$46,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,145

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Auxiliary switches $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Roll bar $200$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$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 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Engine-block heater $35$35
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
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,745$7,950$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5930-754

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,200 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 Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162551%
Total Not Requested157549%

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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

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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