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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: $27,965

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,572

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $7,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,905 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,800 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 220    
4.1 axle ratio 50    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,590    
Front side airbags 490    
Floor mats 50    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
Class II trailer hitch 194    
4.1 axle ratio 44    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,399    
Front side airbags 431    
Floor mats 44    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
Options (change) 2,400 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 2,112 2,975 1,696
Destination 660 815 815
Total Price $27,965 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $25,572 $33,109 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,280
Model Year200720092009
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,965$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$32,395$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$25,572$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features0-3,257-4,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,572$29,852$30,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720092009
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Externally-mounted spare$0  
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
Off-road navigation system$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,465$7,000$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,257-4,648

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
ModelWranglerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length184.4 in193.4 in
Width73.9 in73.7 in
Height72.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.4,441 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
46.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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