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Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,090

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,811

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelWranglerEscapeEscape
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,195 $21,685 $24,415
Base Invoice $23,969 $20,229 $22,712
Class II trailer hitch 220    
3.73 axle ratio 0    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275    
Front side airbags 490    
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Remote start 185 425 425
4-speed automatic 825    
RWD 0    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345 345
AWD   1,750 1,750
Running boards   345 345
Full-size spare tire   105 105
Navigation system   2,695 2,395
3.0L V6   1,010  
Class II trailer hitch 194    
3.73 axle ratio 0    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122    
Front side airbags 431    
Engine-block heater 31 30 30
Remote start 163 361 361
4-speed automatic 726    
RWD 0    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293 293
AWD   1,611 1,611
Running boards   293 293
Full-size spare tire   89 89
Navigation system   2,291 2,036
3.0L V6   919  
Options (change) 3,030 6,710 5,400
Options (change) 2,667 5,887 4,713
Destination 700 695 665
Total Price $29,925 $29,090 $30,480
Total Invoice $27,336 $26,811 $28,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,237
Model Year200820082008
ModelWranglerEscapeEscape
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,925$29,090$30,480
Adjustments for Features0-480-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,925$28,610$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0
Total Invoice$27,336$26,811$28,090
Adjustments for Features0-442-1,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,336$26,369$26,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082008
ModelWranglerEscapeEscape
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Off-road navigation system$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Power mirrors $150$150
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,830$5,310$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-442-1,991

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelWranglerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.1 in
Length184.4 in174.7 in
Width73.9 in71.1 in
Height72.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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