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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: $36,580

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,325

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Class II trailer hitch 295 320      
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845      
Remote start 495 495      
Polished alloy wheels 695     595  
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Automatic climate control, front 155 155      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 100 100 100
Front side airbags 495 495      
Package 202A     2,500    
Navigation system     795   795
255/50HR20     1,195    
Trailer Tow Package     570 570 570
Package 301A       2,600  
Class II trailer hitch 263 285      
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642      
Remote start 441 441      
Polished alloy wheels 619     519  
Leather seating surfaces 801 801      
Automatic climate control, front 138 138      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 89 89 89
Front side airbags 441 441      
Package 202A     2,181    
Navigation system     694   694
255/50HR20     1,043    
Trailer Tow Package     497 497 497
Package 301A       2,269  
Options (change) 4,910 4,240 5,160 3,865 1,465
Options (change) 4,372 3,775 4,504 3,374 1,280
Destination 925 925 895 895 895
Total Price $36,580 $38,735 $38,955 $42,860 $44,035
Total Invoice $34,325 $36,299 $36,078 $39,797 $41,037

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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: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,580$38,735$38,955$42,860$44,035
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,700-4,915-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,580$38,135$37,255$37,945$39,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0$690$2,290
Total Invoice$34,325$36,299$36,078$39,797$41,037
Adjustments for Features0-562-1,574-4,564-4,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,325$35,737$34,504$35,233$36,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$0$729$2,349

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start$150$150 $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Curve control  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control$250$250  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Lockable front differential $150   
Lockable rear differential $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000   
Skid plates$150$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps$350    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600 $600
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,055$8,155$11,370$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,700$4,915$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-1,574-4,564-4,184

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelWranglerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length184.4 in197.1 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height72.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested132550%
Total Not Requested135050%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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