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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: $32,870

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,530

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $5,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,030 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,372 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Group II 2,295    
Trailer Tow Group 395    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550    
Sunroof 850 850 850
4WD w/low range 445 2,225 2,225
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,610    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Premium Group II 2,066    
Trailer Tow Group 356    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395    
Sunroof 765 723 723
4WD w/low range 401 1,980 1,980
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,480    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,145 9,365 7,665
Options (change) 6,463 8,099 6,654
Destination 695 645 645
Total Price $32,870 $40,210 $40,825
Total Invoice $30,530 $36,262 $36,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,254
Model Year200820062006
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,870$40,210$40,825
Adjustments for Features0-530-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,870$39,680$40,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$30,530$36,262$36,877
Adjustments for Features0-478-479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,530$35,784$36,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control$250  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,425$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-478-479

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelLibertyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in113.7 in
Length176.9 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height72.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,220 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Premium Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Interior air filter0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Remote start150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested195071%
Total Not Requested80029%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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