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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: $38,580

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,788

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,195
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,484
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80 125
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Trailer Tow Group     795
CD player, remote     445
SafetyTec Group     995
Uconnect 8.4N     945
Temporary spare tire     195
3.2L V6     1,745
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68 114
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Trailer Tow Group     723
CD player, remote     405
SafetyTec Group     905
Uconnect 8.4N     860
Temporary spare tire     177
3.2L V6     1,588
AWD     1,955
Panoramic sunroof     1,451
Options (change) 7,735 5,440 8,840
Options (change) 6,625 4,674 8,178
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $38,580 $38,600 $39,030
Total Invoice $34,788 $34,897 $37,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,307
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8271hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,580$38,600$39,030
Adjustments for Features00-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,580$38,600$33,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$34,788$34,897$37,657
Adjustments for Features00-5,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,788$34,897$32,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,625$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,176

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in182.0 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
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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