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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: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,788

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,795 $34,095
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,073 $33,115
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Sunroof 850 850    
Uconnect 8.4N     1,295  
Trailer Tow Group     795  
Luxury Group     1,345  
3.2L V6     1,745 1,745
AWD     1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,755 1,755
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       345
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Sunroof 723 723    
Uconnect 8.4N     1,178  
Trailer Tow Group     723  
Luxury Group     1,224  
3.2L V6     1,588 1,588
AWD     1,475 1,526
Panoramic sunroof     1,597 1,597
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       314
Options (change) 7,735 5,440 8,435 5,345
Options (change) 6,625 4,674 7,785 5,025
Destination 645 645 1,095 1,095
Total Price $38,580 $38,600 $39,325 $40,535
Total Invoice $34,788 $34,897 $37,953 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,580$38,600$39,325$40,535
Adjustments for Features00-6,450-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,580$38,600$32,875$32,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$140$0
Total Invoice$34,788$34,897$37,953$39,235
Adjustments for Features00-6,225-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,788$34,897$31,728$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$43$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Alexa integration  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,875$10,325$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,450$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,225-7,550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20062018
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested275220%
Total Not Requested-150-120%
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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Temporary spare tire150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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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