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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: $31,660

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $10,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,390

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $10,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedRenegadeXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,650 $27,250 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $25,760 $26,348 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Comfort / Convenience Group 595          
Media Center 730N 1,845          
Trailer Tow Group 545 545        
Large canvas sunroof 1,200 1,075        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 90 90 90 90
Comfort Seating Group   1,250        
Premium Group   595        
Navigation Convenience Group   2,195        
Package 202A     4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle     935      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570 570    
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover     130 130 130 130
Comfort / Convenience Group 541          
Media Center 730N 1,679          
Trailer Tow Group 496 496        
Large canvas sunroof 1,092 978        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 86 86 86 86
Comfort Seating Group   1,138        
Premium Group   541        
Navigation Convenience Group   1,997        
Package 202A     3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle     888      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542 542    
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover     124 124 124 124
Options (change) 4,215 5,690 7,520 2,485 1,915 220
Options (change) 3,835 5,177 7,145 2,362 1,820 210
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,660 $33,735 $42,535 $45,570 $48,860 $55,155
Total Invoice $30,390 $32,320 $40,629 $43,553 $46,698 $52,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,253
Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedRenegadeXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,660$33,735$42,535$45,570$48,860$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-5,220-7,585-8,610-14,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,660$31,835$37,315$37,985$40,250$40,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$670$2,935$3,515
Total Invoice$30,390$32,320$40,629$43,553$46,698$52,717
Adjustments for Features0-1,820-4,986-7,249-8,229-13,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,390$30,500$35,643$36,304$38,469$39,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$661$2,826$3,382

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedRenegadeXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700    
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$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Cargo tray$40$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
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$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Large canvas sunroof$1200$1200    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Skid plates $150    
Tow hook(s), front $40  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
White-letter tires $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,535$6,435$9,755$12,120$13,145$18,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$5,220$7,585$8,610$14,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,820-4,986-7,249-8,229-13,692

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelLibertyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in112.6 in
Length176.9 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height72.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Renegade

Comfort Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested36524%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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