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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,180

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $12,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,732

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $11,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $34,095
Base Invoice $51,512 $33,115
Cargo cover 130  
AWD   1,500
Technology Group   1,645
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   345
Panoramic sunroof   1,755
3.2L V6   1,745
Cargo cover 124  
AWD   1,526
Technology Group   1,497
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   314
Panoramic sunroof   1,597
3.2L V6   1,588
Options (change) 130 6,990
Options (change) 124 6,522
Destination 995 1,095
Total Price $55,065 $42,180
Total Invoice $52,631 $40,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,032
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$55,065$42,180
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,065$42,180
Total Invoice$52,631$40,732
Adjustments for Features-2,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,764$40,732

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,875$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8670

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in182.0 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft354.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400		1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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