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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: $37,665

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,158

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,495 $34,295 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $29,741 $32,289 $29,479 $34,952
Class II trailer hitch 295 390    
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845    
Remote start 495 495    
Polished alloy wheels 695     595
Leather seating surfaces 1,100 1,100    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
All-weather floor mats 95 95 75 75
Front side airbags 495 495    
Package 202A     3,075  
Navigation system     795  
255/50HR20     1,195  
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
Package 301A       2,250
Class II trailer hitch 263 347    
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642    
Remote start 441 441    
Polished alloy wheels 619     506
Leather seating surfaces 979 979    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
All-weather floor mats 85 85 64 64
Front side airbags 441 441    
Package 202A     2,614  
Navigation system     676  
255/50HR20     1,016  
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
Package 301A       1,913
Options (change) 5,175 4,575 5,710 3,490
Options (change) 4,608 4,073 4,854 2,967
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $37,665 $39,865 $38,055 $41,850
Total Invoice $35,344 $37,357 $35,158 $38,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,595
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,665$39,865$38,055$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,525-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$39,065$36,530$37,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$980
Total Invoice$35,344$37,357$35,158$38,744
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,409-4,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,344$36,607$33,749$34,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,263$0$977

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $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
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power mirrors  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,255$7,980$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,525$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-750-1,409-4,018

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
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.4,579 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
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 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
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested875107%
Total Not Requested-60-7%

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
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested875107%
Total Not Requested-60-7%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested157549%
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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