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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: $31,460

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,213

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $7,470

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,125 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,201 $30,027 $35,268
Trailer Tow Group 545    
Media Center 730N 1,255    
Comfort / Convenience Group 590    
Large canvas sunroof 1,200    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Trailer Tow Group 496    
Media Center 730N 1,142    
Comfort / Convenience Group 537    
Large canvas sunroof 1,092    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Cargo cover   115 115
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,590 7,895 5,095
Options (change) 3,267 6,831 4,451
Destination 745 825 825
Total Price $31,460 $40,815 $43,775
Total Invoice $30,213 $37,683 $40,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,687
Model Year201020122012
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,460$40,815$43,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,180-6,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,460$35,635$37,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$30,213$37,683$40,544
Adjustments for Features0-4,783-6,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,213$32,900$34,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,397

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020122012
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Large canvas sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,025$9,205$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,783-6,247

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
ModelLibertyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in112.6 in
Length176.9 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height72.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,030 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft380.7 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
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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, front200Yes
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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