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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: $34,405

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,776

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,445 $33,320 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,725 $31,341 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 270 270    
3.73 axle ratio 50      
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845    
Front side airbags 490 490    
Remote start 200 200 385 385
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Satellite radio     195 195
Class II trailer hitch 240 240    
3.73 axle ratio 45      
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642    
Front side airbags 436 436    
Remote start 178 178 326 326
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Satellite radio     166 166
Options (change) 3,910 3,860 4,375 2,575
Options (change) 3,480 3,435 3,718 2,188
Destination 800 800 785 785
Total Price $35,155 $37,980 $34,405 $35,755
Total Invoice $33,005 $35,576 $31,776 $33,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp V6202hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,155$37,980$34,405$35,755
Adjustments for Features-190-7900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,965$37,190$34,405$35,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$850
Total Invoice$33,005$35,576$31,776$33,151
Adjustments for Features-178-7400-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,827$34,836$31,776$32,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,009$0$911

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,455$5,665$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$790$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-178-7400-464

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82593%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82593%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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