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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: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,807

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $7,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $27,770
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $25,503
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 30
Running boards 595 595 595 595  
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
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 27
Running boards 565 565 565 565  
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) 4,345 1,080 685 685 4,010
Options (change) 4,127 1,026 651 651 3,554
Destination 995 995 995 995 750
Total Price $39,360 $44,165 $47,630 $55,620 $32,530
Total Invoice $37,611 $42,217 $45,529 $53,158 $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: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,179
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$39,360$44,165$47,630$55,620$32,530
Adjustments for Features-4,840-8,555-9,630-16,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,520$35,610$38,000$39,075$32,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$3,480$4,555$0
Total Invoice$37,611$42,217$45,529$53,158$29,807
Adjustments for Features-4,625-8,178-9,205-15,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,986$34,039$36,324$37,345$29,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,053$3,338$4,359$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimited Sahara
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Removable soft top    $2000
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plates    $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tubular side steps    $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Off-road navigation system    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$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
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,045$14,760$15,835$22,750$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$8,555$9,630$16,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,625-8,178-9,205-15,8130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.0 in72.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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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