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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: $29,145

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,649

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $10,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,195 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $23,969 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275        
Class II trailer hitch 220        
3.73 axle ratio 50        
Front side airbags 490        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
Remote start 185        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 201A   2,330      
Running boards   595 595 595 595
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122        
Class II trailer hitch 194        
3.73 axle ratio 44        
Front side airbags 431        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 26 86 86 86 86
Remote start 163        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 201A   2,213      
Running boards   565 565 565 565
Options (change) 2,250 4,345 1,080 685 685
Options (change) 1,980 4,127 1,026 651 651
Destination 700 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,145 $39,360 $44,165 $47,630 $55,620
Total Invoice $26,649 $37,611 $42,217 $45,529 $53,158

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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: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,928
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,145$39,360$44,165$47,630$55,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,315-10,030-11,105-18,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,145$33,045$34,135$36,525$37,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,090$3,480$4,555
Total Invoice$26,649$37,611$42,217$45,529$53,158
Adjustments for Features0-6,034-9,588-10,615-17,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,649$31,577$32,629$34,914$35,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,052$3,337$4,359

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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    
Hill descent control   $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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$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
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$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    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
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 
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    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000    
Running boards $350$350$350$350
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40  $40$40
Tubular side steps$350    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
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    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Off-road navigation system$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
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, 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 front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
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    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,755$11,070$14,785$15,860$22,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,315$10,030$11,105$18,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,034-9,588-10,615-17,222

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelWranglerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length184.4 in198.3 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height72.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,181 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
46.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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%

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