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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: $39,570

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,622

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelWranglerWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $36,995 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $32,252 $35,196 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Class II trailer hitch 495 495      
Connectivity Group 695 695      
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195      
Front side airbags 495 495      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 90 90 90
Automatic climate control, front 395 395      
Remote start 495 495      
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Package 202B     2,950    
Trailer Tow Package     570 570 570
Navigation system     795 795 795
Polished alloy wheels     1,195    
Class II trailer hitch 441 441      
Connectivity Group 619 619      
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064      
Front side airbags 441 441      
All-weather floor mats 85 85 66 66 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 79 79 79
Automatic climate control, front 352 352      
Remote start 441 441      
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202      
Package 202B     2,575    
Trailer Tow Package     497 497 497
Navigation system     694 694 694
Polished alloy wheels     1,043    
Options (change) 5,245 5,245 5,675 1,530 1,530
Options (change) 4,672 4,672 4,954 1,336 1,336
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $40,035 $43,235 $39,570 $40,625 $45,525
Total Invoice $37,919 $40,863 $36,622 $37,853 $42,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,341
Model Year20162016201520152015
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)?, 8?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,035$43,235$39,570$40,625$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,900-3,515-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,035$42,435$37,670$37,110$40,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$560$0$3,725
Total Invoice$37,919$40,863$36,622$37,853$42,422
Adjustments for Features0-756-1,758-3,275-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,919$40,107$34,864$34,578$38,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,188$286$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201520152015
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
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
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
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   
Rock rails $200   
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
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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$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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels   $350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,305$7,105$8,205$9,820$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,900$3,515$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-756-1,758-3,275-4,370

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
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
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

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested150200%
Total Not Requested-75-100%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested150200%
Total Not Requested-75-100%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202B
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 mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160057%
Total Not Requested122543%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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