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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: $35,185

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,032

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $30,445 $33,320
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $28,725 $31,341
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Package 201A 2,330          
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395        
Cold Weather Package 650          
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 30 30
Running boards 595 595 595 595    
Media Center 730N         1,845 1,845
Class II trailer hitch         270 270
3.73 axle ratio         50  
Front side airbags         490 490
Automatic climate control, front         155 155
Remote start         200 200
Leather seating surfaces         900 900
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Package 201A 2,213          
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375        
Cold Weather Package 619          
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 27 27
Running boards 565 565 565 565    
Media Center 730N         1,642 1,642
Class II trailer hitch         240 240
3.73 axle ratio         45  
Front side airbags         436 436
Automatic climate control, front         138 138
Remote start         178 178
Leather seating surfaces         801 801
Options (change) 4,995 1,080 685 685 3,940 3,890
Options (change) 4,746 1,026 651 651 3,507 3,462
Destination 995 995 995 995 800 800
Total Price $40,010 $44,165 $47,630 $55,620 $35,185 $38,010
Total Invoice $38,230 $42,217 $45,529 $53,158 $33,032 $35,603

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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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,102
Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$40,010$44,165$47,630$55,620$35,185$38,010
Adjustments for Features-3,240-6,505-7,580-14,4950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$37,660$40,050$41,125$35,185$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$3,280$4,355$0$2,225
Total Invoice$38,230$42,217$45,529$53,158$33,032$35,603
Adjustments for Features-3,096-6,218-7,246-13,8530-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,134$35,999$38,283$39,305$33,032$35,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$3,149$4,171$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201820182018201820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$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$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$225
Hill descent control  $250$250$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$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$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$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$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
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$75
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)     $0
Limited-slip rear differential     $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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Externally-mounted spare    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Removable soft top    $2000$2000
Running boards$350$350$350$350  
Skid plates    $150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$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  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50  
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
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  
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 second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$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$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars     $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,820$14,085$15,160$22,075$7,580$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$6,505$7,580$14,495$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,096-6,218-7,246-13,8530-562

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182011
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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

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