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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: $38,055

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,158

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $29,479 $34,952
Class II trailer hitch 495 495    
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195    
Front side airbags 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 95   75 75
Automatic climate control, front 395 395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Remote start 495      
Cold Weather Group   1,095    
Package 202A     3,075  
255/50HR20     1,195  
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
Navigation system     795  
Polished alloy wheels       595
Package 301A       2,250
Class II trailer hitch 441 441    
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064    
Front side airbags 441 441    
All-weather floor mats 85   64 64
Automatic climate control, front 352 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202    
Remote start 441      
Cold Weather Group   975    
Package 202A     2,614  
255/50HR20     1,016  
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
Navigation system     676  
Polished alloy wheels       506
Package 301A       1,913
Options (change) 4,520 5,025 5,710 3,490
Options (change) 4,026 4,475 4,854 2,967
Destination 1,195 1,195 825 825
Total Price $39,960 $43,665 $38,055 $41,850
Total Invoice $37,916 $41,309 $35,158 $38,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,405
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,960$43,665$38,055$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-835-700-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,960$42,830$37,355$38,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,870$0$980
Total Invoice$37,916$41,309$35,158$38,744
Adjustments for Features0-790-647-3,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,916$40,519$34,511$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,603$0$979

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power mirrors  $150$150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,455$8,290$8,155$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$700$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-790-647-3,254

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelWrangler JKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length184.4 in197.1 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height72.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 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
70.6 ft380.7 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
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested42592%
Total Not Requested358%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested175054%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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