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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: $31,620

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,388

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $9,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,680 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $23,039 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Side curtain airbags 490        
Trailer Tow Group 365        
Bluetooth cell phone link 275        
Quick Order Package G (4WD) 1,570        
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,510        
Tire-pressure monitor 75        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
Satellite radio 195        
Polished alloy wheels 820 1,195 595    
Heated front seats 250        
Sunroof 700        
Package 202A   3,225      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Side curtain airbags 441        
Trailer Tow Group 329        
Bluetooth cell phone link 248        
Quick Order Package G (4WD) 1,413        
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,394        
Tire-pressure monitor 68        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86 86 86
Satellite radio 176        
Polished alloy wheels 738 1,135 565    
Heated front seats 225        
Sunroof 630        
Package 202A   3,064      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 6,280 6,805 2,980 1,815 220
Options (change) 5,689 6,466 2,832 1,725 210
Destination 660 945 945 945 945
Total Price $31,620 $41,150 $45,225 $46,260 $54,135
Total Invoice $29,388 $39,308 $43,219 $44,213 $51,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,324
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,620$41,150$45,225$46,260$54,135
Adjustments for Features0-3,765-7,155-6,995-13,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$37,385$38,070$39,265$40,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$1,880$3,230
Total Invoice$29,388$39,308$43,219$44,213$51,742
Adjustments for Features0-3,596-6,838-6,685-12,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,388$35,712$36,381$37,528$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$669$1,816$3,108

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
4WD w/low range$2200    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
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
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
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 $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
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
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$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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 HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
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
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
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
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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 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-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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$9,455$12,845$12,685$19,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765$7,155$6,995$13,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,596-6,838-6,685-12,922

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelLibertyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length174.4 in198.3 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height71.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,822 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package G (4WD)
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0No
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested180077%
Total Not Requested55023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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