Rubicon vs Sahara 4xe ?

[GHepekiz]

Hello everyone,
I am planning to purchase my first Jeep Wrangler. I am really a rookie. And after I saw lots of packages and modifications, I am overwhelmed and I need your thoughts. Now, I am using a Ford Explorer Timberline with some safety options like blind spot detection, forward-collision preventer, adaptive speed control and 360 camera. I know, I won't have these fancy options with a Wrangler. And I don't know if I can have installed later...
I am going to use Jeep for daily trips, surfing, camping, and exploring around but at least for now I don't think that I can do rock climbing with it, I am not at that stage yet I tested a Rubicon and Sahara 4xe a few days ago. I felt the power of Rubicon and its' toughness, on the other hand Sahara was very smooth and agile.

I found these 2 options and I can't go higher in terms of budget:

Rubicon: https://www.dallasdodge.net/invento...door-4x4-4x4-sport-utility-1c4hjxfg8pw609177/
Sahara 4xe: https://www.dallasdodge.net/invento...hara-4x4-4x4-sport-utility-1c4jjxp61pw661953/

I wanted to hear your thoughts about these two and also must have factory modifications, that you think it is hard to do later.

Thank you so much for your time and thoughts!

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[jludave]

There's a primary question you need to ask yourself and that is whether or not you want/need a hybrid vehicle?

Also, the average person does not need a Rubicon. Think about what you really plan on doing with the vehicle and consider other trims. You may get exactly want you need and save some money by looking at a Sport S or a Willys.

 

[Sorbs]

safety options like blind spot detection, forward-collision preventer, adaptive speed control and 360 camera.

Actually, you can have all these options. Most were available in 2018...

 

[Wbino]

Lot of trim levels to choose from that's only two.

 

[Jimbits78]

The two options you listed are really apples to oranges.

The rubicon is the most “traditional” but is lacking things like LED headlights. It can do everything you listed right off the dealers lot.

The Sahara you listed is the PHEV so it has a ton of extra power but also complexity.

Do you live somewhere where you can plug in and charge the 4xe? Do you do lots of short trips that you would benefit from being able to drive in full electric mode?

Do you need to buy a new Jeep right away? If you wait till the 2024 models come out you will get most of those safety features you already have on your existing vehicle as standard equipment as well as side curtain airbags.

 

[SaintNick]

Do not get a Jeep without LED headlights.

 

[SaintNick]

Check out Classic Jeep in Arlington. Thats where I got mine. PM if you need a salesman to talk to.

 

[jludave]

The rubicon is the most “traditional” but is lacking things like LED headlights.

The Rubicon can be had with LED headlights. It is an option.

 

[GHepekiz]

@Jimbits78 I can plug in and charge it where I am living at but I think you asked a good question about benefiting the full electric mode, since I am not sure about that and seems like this is not a must have for me.

Also, I haven't known that 2024 models will come out with standard safety features. I tried to add advanced safety packages on Jeep website configurator and tried to search vehicles nationwide equipped with that but I only could find a few which are really expensive for me.

 

[Jimbits78]

The Rubicon can be had with LED headlights. It is an option.

They posted two links with the Jeeps they were considering buying. The rubicon they listed did not have the LED option.

 

[GHepekiz]

Actually, you can have all these options. Most were available in 2018...

I could find a few models equipped with these safety options and they are really expensive for me around $70k

 

[Jimbits78]

@Jimbits78 I can plug in and charge it where I am living at but I think you asked a good question about benefiting the full electric mode, since I am not sure about that and seems like this is not a must have for me.

Also, I haven't known that 2024 models will come out with standard safety features. I tried to add advanced safety packages on Jeep website configurator and tried to search vehicles nationwide equipped with that but I only could find a few which are really expensive for me.

Yes if you are not in a hurry to replace your current vehicle I would suggest researching and watching a few videos on the new 2024 wranglers. More safety features and an updated dash and infotainment.
It may be to your liking or you may like the 2023 models better.

 

[rickinAZ]

I could find a few models equipped with these safety options and they are really expensive for me around $70k

Resist instant gratification and order your Jeep EXACTLY the way you want it. That is the advice the most experienced members would give you. And...you'll be able to order for 5% below invoice. Buying off the lot will likely have you paying closer to MSRP.

 

[eugeeezy]

Do not get a Jeep without LED headlights.

They really should come standard at this point. The oem halogens are not great.

 

[jludave]

They posted two links with the Jeeps they were considering buying. The rubicon they listed did not have the LED option.

Your response did not refer to what the OP linked to and sounded like a blanket statement that the Rubicon, in general, lacked LED headlights. Thanks for clarifying what you meant.

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