Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,472

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,258

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,495 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $38,546 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 795        
Active Safety Group 795        
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,495        
Cold Weather Group 595        
All-weather floor mats 130 75 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
Proximity key 495        
Leather seating surfaces 1,495        
LED headlights 895        
Navigation system   795   795  
Package 202A   3,225      
Cold Weather Package   150      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595    
Heated steering wheel       150  
Trailer Tow and Heavy Duty Electrical Group 708        
Active Safety Group 708        
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,331        
Cold Weather Group 530        
All-weather floor mats 116 71 71 71 71
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86 86 86
Proximity key 441        
Leather seating surfaces 1,331        
LED headlights 797        
Navigation system   755   755  
Package 202A   3,064      
Cold Weather Package   144      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565    
Heated steering wheel       144  
Options (change) 6,725 5,925 1,155 1,110 165
Options (change) 5,989 5,630 1,097 1,056 157
Destination 1,195 945 945 945 945
Total Price $48,415 $40,270 $43,400 $45,555 $54,080
Total Invoice $45,730 $38,472 $41,484 $43,544 $51,689

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Jeep Wrangler dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,964
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/70-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,415$40,270$43,400$45,555$54,080
Adjustments for Features-1,3700-2,865-3,280-10,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,045$40,270$40,535$42,275$43,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265$2,005$3,180
Total Invoice$45,730$38,472$41,484$43,544$51,689
Adjustments for Features-1,2940-2,739-3,135-10,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,436$38,472$38,745$40,409$41,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$273$1,937$3,057

Return to top

Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelWranglerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUnlimited RubiconXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Auxiliary switches$100    
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Remote app$25    
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Roll bar$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000    
Rock rails$200    
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display$0    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 $150
LED headlights$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,475$8,105$10,970$11,385$18,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0$2,865$3,280$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2940-2,739-3,135-10,160

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelWranglerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.4 in112.6 in
Length188.4 in198.3 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height73.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft381.7 ft3

Return to top

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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested72527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Jeep models.