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Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,120

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $5,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,798

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited   
Difference: $5,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,265 $28,735 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,206 $26,184 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300      
Security Group 295 295      
Floor mats 30 30      
CD changer, in-dash 300 300      
Unbranded 7 speakers 295        
4-speed automatic 825 825      
Removable side steps 150        
Convenience Group     350    
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225 2,225
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200 1,200
Running boards     450    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 264      
Security Group 260 260      
Floor mats 26 26      
CD changer, in-dash 264 264      
Unbranded 7 speakers 260        
4-speed automatic 726 726      
Removable side steps 132        
Convenience Group     298    
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980 1,980
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068 1,068
Running boards     383    
Options (change) 2,195 1,750 4,225 3,425 3,425
Options (change) 1,932 1,540 3,729 3,048 3,048
Destination 660 660 645 645 645
Total Price $27,120 $31,145 $33,095 $34,270 $36,585
Total Invoice $24,798 $28,384 $30,135 $31,211 $33,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,280
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I6190hp I6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG16/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 780, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)30x9.5-15245/75-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$27,120$31,145$33,095$34,270$36,585
Adjustments for Features-1500-2,410-3,335-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,970$31,145$30,685$30,935$31,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0$250$1,190
Total Invoice$24,798$28,384$30,135$31,211$33,271
Adjustments for Features-1370-2,194-3,037-4,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,661$28,384$27,941$28,174$28,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,723$0$233$1,047

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power front side windows  $250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Roll bar$200$200   
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0   
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Lockable front differential $150   
Lockable rear differential $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Removable side steps$450    
Removable soft top$2000$2000   
Running boards  $350$350$350
Skid plates$150$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,190$8,600$9,525$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$2,410$3,335$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-1370-2,194-3,037-4,283

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelWranglerExplorer
Body2dr SUV, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.4 in113.7 in
Length167.0 in193.4 in
Width66.7 in73.7 in
Height71.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,694 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 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
29.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
All-terrain tires0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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 Eddie Bauer

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

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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