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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,126

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelWrangler JKExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,695 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 495    
Media Center 430N 1,195    
Front side airbags 495    
All-weather floor mats 95 55 55
Remote start 495 385 385
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Automatic climate control, front 395    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,400    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,325
Class II trailer hitch 441    
Media Center 430N 1,064    
Front side airbags 441    
All-weather floor mats 85 47 47
Remote start 441 326 326
Leather seating surfaces 1,202    
Automatic climate control, front 352    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,246    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 5,920 8,060 6,265
Options (change) 5,272 7,068 5,544
Destination 1,195 785 785
Total Price $41,360 $38,090 $39,445
Total Invoice $39,162 $35,126 $36,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,368
Model Year201820082008
ModelWrangler JKExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,360$38,090$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-360-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,360$37,730$38,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$39,162$35,126$36,507
Adjustments for Features0-332-796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,162$34,794$35,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$917

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelWrangler JKExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable soft top$2000  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
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 control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Power mirrors $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,655$8,015$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-796

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelWrangler JKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length184.4 in193.4 in
Width73.9 in73.7 in
Height72.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 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
70.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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