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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: $43,620

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,466

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited RubiconLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,495 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $38,546 $35,622 $40,191
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 795    
Active Safety Group 895    
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,495    
Cold Weather Group 595    
All-weather floor mats 130 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
Proximity key 495    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Blind spot warning system   595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,600  
Package 401A     4,300
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 708    
Active Safety Group 797    
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,331    
Cold Weather Group 530    
All-weather floor mats 116 66 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 79 79
Leather seating surfaces 1,331    
Proximity key 441    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Blind spot warning system   519  
Polished alloy wheels   519  
Package 301A   2,269  
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 5,930 4,525 5,035
Options (change) 5,281 3,949 4,394
Destination 1,195 895 895
Total Price $47,620 $43,620 $49,030
Total Invoice $45,022 $40,466 $45,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,221
Model Year201820152015
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited RubiconLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/70-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,620$43,620$49,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,620$41,825$45,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,710
Total Invoice$45,022$40,466$45,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-3,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,022$38,801$42,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,437

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820152015
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited RubiconLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Auxiliary switches$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable soft top$2000  
Rock rails$200  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Larger infotainment display$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,500$9,295$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,665-3,242

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelWranglerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.4 in112.6 in
Length188.4 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height73.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
31.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Auxiliary switches100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested357%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested157550%
Total Not Requested157550%

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