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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: $36,370

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,846

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,745 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,028 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Media Center 430N 1,035    
Front side airbags 495    
Leather seating surfaces 900    
Automatic climate control, front 155    
Polished alloy wheels 695    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
Class II trailer hitch 263    
Media Center 430N 921    
Front side airbags 441    
Leather seating surfaces 801    
Automatic climate control, front 138    
Polished alloy wheels 619    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,001    
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 4,700 6,525 5,570
Options (change) 4,184 5,683 4,872
Destination 925 645 645
Total Price $36,370 $37,370 $38,730
Total Invoice $34,137 $33,846 $35,095

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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: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488
Model Year201220062006
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$36,370$37,370$38,730
Adjustments for Features-8300-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,540$37,370$37,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35
Total Invoice$34,137$33,846$35,095
Adjustments for Features-7790-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,358$33,846$33,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$48

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Roll bar$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Removable soft top$2000  
Running boards $350 
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
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 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,730$5,900$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-7790-1,201

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,100 lb.4,706 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 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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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