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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: $32,530

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,807

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $5,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,770 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $25,503 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Class II trailer hitch 270        
3.73 axle ratio 50        
uconnect gps 1,275        
Front side airbags 490        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
Remote start 185        
Leather seating surfaces 1,710        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Navigation system   795   795  
Package 201A   1,600      
Class II trailer hitch 240        
3.73 axle ratio 45        
uconnect gps 1,135        
Front side airbags 436        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86 86 86
Remote start 165        
Leather seating surfaces 1,506        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Navigation system   755   755  
Package 201A   1,520      
Options (change) 4,010 2,880 485 885 90
Options (change) 3,554 2,736 461 841 86
Destination 750 945 945 945 945
Total Price $32,530 $37,225 $42,730 $45,330 $54,005
Total Invoice $29,807 $35,578 $40,848 $43,329 $51,618

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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: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,996
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,530$37,225$42,730$45,330$54,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,950-8,165-8,480-15,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,530$33,275$34,565$36,850$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,290$3,575$4,800
Total Invoice$29,807$35,578$40,848$43,329$51,618
Adjustments for Features0-3,775-7,805-8,106-15,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,807$31,803$33,043$35,223$36,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240$3,420$4,589

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
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
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    
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
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  
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 spoiler $200$200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000    
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$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    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
Off-road navigation system$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$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
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 capability $0$0$0$0
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$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
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,205$10,155$14,370$14,685$22,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950$8,165$8,480$15,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,775-7,805-8,106-15,226

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
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

uconnect gps
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

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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%

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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