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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: $31,245

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $9,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,019

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $6,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,722 $25,852 $27,518 $29,578
Latitude Edition 1,700      
Trailer Tow Group 545 545    
Media Center 430N 1,385      
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
4WD w/low range 445 445 2,225 2,225
4WD, part-time w/low range 2,000 1,600    
Media Center 730N   1,845    
Jet Group   235    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Cargo cover     80 80
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Latitude Edition 1,547      
Trailer Tow Group 496 496    
Media Center 430N 1,260      
Sunroof 774 774 723 723
4WD w/low range 405 405 1,980 1,980
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,890 1,518    
Media Center 730N   1,679    
Jet Group   218    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Cargo cover     68 68
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,925 5,520 9,705 7,410
Options (change) 6,372 5,090 8,388 6,437
Destination 925 925 645 645
Total Price $31,245 $33,205 $40,550 $40,570
Total Invoice $30,019 $31,867 $36,551 $36,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,437
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$31,245$33,205$40,550$40,570
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,215-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$32,930$39,335$39,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$0$20
Total Invoice$30,019$31,867$36,551$36,660
Adjustments for Features0-264-1,095-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,019$31,603$35,456$35,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0$106

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelLibertyLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control$250$250  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,210$4,485$5,425$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,215$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-264-1,095-1,098

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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 Sport

Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested111528%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Jet Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
245/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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, front200No
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 Requested65038%
Total Not Requested107562%
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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