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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: $41,385

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $6,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,121

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $7,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $33,795 $36,995
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $32,252 $35,196
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30 30
All-weather floor mats 120 120 95  
Wheels, dark finish 595      
Running boards 595 595    
Connectivity Group     695  
Class II trailer hitch     495 495
Media Center 430N     1,195 1,195
Front side airbags     495 495
Automatic climate control, front     395 395
Remote start     495 495
Leather seating surfaces     1,350  
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,350 1,350
Hard Rock Edition       4,800
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27 27
All-weather floor mats 114 114 85  
Wheels, dark finish 565      
Running boards 565 565    
Connectivity Group     619  
Class II trailer hitch     441 441
Media Center 430N     1,064 1,064
Front side airbags     441 441
Automatic climate control, front     352 352
Remote start     441 441
Leather seating surfaces     1,202  
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,202 1,202
Hard Rock Edition       4,272
Options (change) 1,400 805 6,595 9,255
Options (change) 1,330 765 5,874 8,240
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,345 $55,740 $41,385 $47,245
Total Invoice $46,208 $53,272 $39,121 $44,431

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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: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $607
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 8552, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$48,345$55,740$41,385$47,245
Adjustments for Features-6,780-13,6950-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,565$42,045$41,385$46,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$0$5,060
Total Invoice$46,208$53,272$39,121$44,431
Adjustments for Features-6,480-13,0890-752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,728$40,183$39,121$43,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$4,558

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerWranglerWrangler
TrimSportPlatinumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
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  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
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
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 bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Removable soft top  $2000$2000
Rock rails   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates  $150$150
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Winch-ready front bumper   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power mirrors$150$150  
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 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
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  $0
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,020$20,935$7,240$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,780$13,695$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,480-13,0890-752

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,890 lb.4,100 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft370.6 ft3

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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%
Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested150200%
Total Not Requested-75-100%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
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%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Hard Rock Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded soft top0No
Winch-ready front bumper0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alpine, 552W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested132583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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