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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: $25,775

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,614

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $7,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $31,050 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $29,964 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $22,206 $26,184
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 90 30 30
Satellite radio 195         195 195
Security Group           295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel           300 300
Floor mats           30 30
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 86 26 26
Satellite radio 185         172 172
Security Group           260 260
Leather-wrapped steering wheel           264 264
Floor mats           26 26
Options (change) 285 90 90 90 90 850 850
Options (change) 271 86 86 86 86 748 748
Destination 945 945 945 945 945 660 660
Total Price $32,280 $34,435 $42,335 $44,535 $54,005 $25,775 $30,245
Total Invoice $31,180 $32,928 $40,473 $42,574 $51,618 $23,614 $27,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,789
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-2030x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$32,280$34,435$42,335$44,535$54,005$25,775$30,245
Adjustments for Features-3,910-5,365-11,080-11,320-19,0450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,370$29,070$31,255$33,215$34,960$25,775$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,885$4,845$6,590$0$4,170
Total Invoice$31,180$32,928$40,473$42,574$51,618$23,614$27,592
Adjustments for Features-3,777-5,130-10,593-10,822-18,2030-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,403$27,798$29,880$31,752$33,415$23,614$27,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$2,477$4,349$6,012$0$3,704

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100  
Active noise reduction    $0  
Adaptive cruise control    $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50  
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350 $350  
Power locks$275$275$275$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225  
Remote start  $150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system    $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400  
Blind spot warning system    $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning    $200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200  
Lane departure warning    $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Terrain selector   $200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)      $0
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Lockable front differential      $150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Black grille (optional)   $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Removable soft top     $2000$2000
Skid plates     $150$150
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear     $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio  $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600 $600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25 $25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat    $100  
Massage, passenger seat    $100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000  
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Wood trim    $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0  
White-letter tires     $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,625$11,080$16,795$17,035$24,760$5,715$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$5,365$11,080$11,320$19,045$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,777-5,130-10,593-10,822-18,2030-274

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV2dr SUV, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in103.4 in
Length198.3 in167.0 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.0 in71.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.7 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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