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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: $45,555

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,544

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $37,345 $40,495
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $35,647 $38,546
Navigation system 795      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30 30
All-weather floor mats 75 75 130 130
Heated steering wheel 150      
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     795 795
Electronic Infotainment System Group     1,495 1,495
Proximity key     495 495
Leather seating surfaces     1,495 1,495
LED headlights     895 895
Navigation system 755      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27 27
All-weather floor mats 71 71 116 116
Heated steering wheel 144      
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     708 708
Electronic Infotainment System Group     1,331 1,331
Proximity key     441 441
Leather seating surfaces     1,331 1,331
LED headlights     797 797
Options (change) 1,110 165 9,025 9,025
Options (change) 1,056 157 8,036 8,036
Destination 945 945 1,195 1,195
Total Price $45,555 $54,080 $47,565 $50,715
Total Invoice $43,544 $51,689 $44,878 $47,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,586
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18285/70-17
Total Price$45,555$54,080$47,565$50,715
Adjustments for Features-1,310-8,6600-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,245$45,420$47,565$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$2,350
Total Invoice$43,544$51,689$44,878$47,777
Adjustments for Features-1,252-8,2770-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,292$43,412$44,878$47,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0$2,145

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Auxiliary switches  $100$100
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Removable soft top  $2000$2000
Rock rails   $200
Skid plates  $150$150
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$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 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,045$18,395$9,735$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$8,660$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,252-8,2770-754

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.4 in
Length198.3 in188.4 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in73.6 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft372.4 ft3

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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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested357%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested357%
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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