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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: $39,990

Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $130

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,943

Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
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 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 90 90 90 90
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350        
Automatic climate control, front 395 395        
Remote start 495          
Cold Weather Group   1,095        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     395 395    
Package 202A     3,225      
Polished alloy wheels     1,195 595    
Navigation system     795   795  
Class II trailer hitch 441 441        
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064        
Front side airbags 441 441        
All-weather floor mats 85   71 71 71 71
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 86 86 86 86
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202        
Automatic climate control, front 352 352        
Remote start 441          
Cold Weather Group   975        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     375 375    
Package 202A     3,064      
Polished alloy wheels     1,135 565    
Navigation system     755   755  
Options (change) 4,550 5,055 5,775 1,155 960 165
Options (change) 4,053 4,502 5,486 1,097 912 157
Destination 1,195 1,195 945 945 945 945
Total Price $39,990 $43,695 $40,120 $43,400 $45,405 $54,080
Total Invoice $37,943 $41,336 $38,328 $41,484 $43,400 $51,689

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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: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,765
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,990$43,695$40,120$43,400$45,405$54,080
Adjustments for Features0-835-2,250-5,215-5,530-12,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,990$42,860$37,870$38,185$39,875$41,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,870$0$315$2,005$3,230
Total Invoice$37,943$41,336$38,328$41,484$43,400$51,689
Adjustments for Features0-790-2,150-4,985-5,286-12,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,943$40,546$36,178$36,499$38,114$39,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,603$0$321$1,936$3,105

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 $100
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control$250$250  $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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
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$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0    
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000    
Rock rails $200    
Skid plates$150$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  $40$40
Tubular side steps$350     
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150
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  
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
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, driver 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 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350    
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0    
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,680$8,515$9,930$12,895$13,210$20,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$2,250$5,215$5,530$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-790-2,150-4,985-5,286-12,406

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelWrangler JKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length184.4 in198.3 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height72.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 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
70.6 ft381.7 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
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested42592%
Total Not Requested358%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested112541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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