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Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Jeep Liberty Renegade   
Difference: $12,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,859

Jeep Liberty Renegade   
Difference: $11,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimRenegadeLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,130 $24,680 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,628 $23,039 $30,027 $35,268
Luxury Group 1,245      
Quick Order Package D 480      
Side curtain airbags 490 490    
Security Group 175      
Trailer Tow Group 365 365    
Tire-pressure monitor 75 75    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275    
Heated front seats 250 250    
Sunroof 700 700    
4-speed automatic 825      
RWD 0 0    
Quick Order Package G   1,175    
Polished alloy wheels   820    
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
255/50HR20     1,195  
Cargo cover     135 135
AWD     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 205A     2,800  
Luxury Group 1,121      
Quick Order Package D 432      
Side curtain airbags 441 441    
Security Group 158      
Trailer Tow Group 329 329    
Tire-pressure monitor 68 68    
Satellite radio 176 176    
Bluetooth cell phone link 248 248    
Heated front seats 225 225    
Sunroof 630 630    
4-speed automatic 743      
RWD 0 0    
Quick Order Package G   1,058    
Polished alloy wheels   738    
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
255/50HR20     1,016  
Cargo cover     115 115
AWD     1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Package 205A     2,380  
Options (change) 5,075 4,345 8,295 4,300
Options (change) 4,571 3,913 7,171 3,775
Destination 660 660 825 825
Total Price $28,865 $29,685 $41,215 $42,980
Total Invoice $26,859 $27,612 $38,023 $39,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Renegade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,029
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimRenegadeLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/75-16235/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,865$29,685$41,215$42,980
Adjustments for Features0-110-6,650-7,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$29,575$34,565$35,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0$450
Total Invoice$26,859$27,612$38,023$39,868
Adjustments for Features0-102-6,135-7,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,859$27,510$31,888$32,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$651$0$592

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimRenegadeLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Taillight guards$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,240$9,780$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$6,650$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102-6,135-7,388

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelLibertyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length174.4 in197.1 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height71.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,821 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom42.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Renegade

Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package D
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Taillight guards150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested180077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested147549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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