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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: $33,815

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $7,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,418

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $5,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelLibertyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,760 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,852 $29,319 $32,901
Trailer Tow Group 545    
Comfort / Convenience Group 595    
Media Center 730N 1,845    
Obstacle detection, rear 250    
Sunroof 850 850 850
4WD w/low range 445 2,320 2,320
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,600    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Trailer Tow Group 496    
Comfort / Convenience Group 541    
Media Center 730N 1,679    
Obstacle detection, rear 228    
Sunroof 774 723 723
4WD w/low range 405 2,112 2,112
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,518    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 6,130 8,640 7,135
Options (change) 5,641 7,563 6,284
Destination 925 815 815
Total Price $33,815 $41,070 $43,500
Total Invoice $32,418 $37,697 $40,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,334
Model Year201220092009
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 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,815$41,070$43,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$40,040$40,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$32,418$37,697$40,000
Adjustments for Features0-945-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,418$36,752$37,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$692

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control$250  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,695$5,725$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-945-2,556

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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