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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: $39,325

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,078

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,795 $34,095
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,073 $33,115
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Cargo cover 90 90    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,500 1,500
Uconnect 8.4N     1,295  
Trailer Tow Group     795  
Luxury Group     1,345  
3.2L V6     1,745 1,745
Panoramic sunroof     1,755 1,755
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       345
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Cargo cover 77 77    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,475 1,526
Uconnect 8.4N     1,178  
Trailer Tow Group     723  
Luxury Group     1,224  
3.2L V6     1,588 1,588
Panoramic sunroof     1,597 1,597
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       314
Options (change) 10,355 7,570 8,435 5,345
Options (change) 9,020 6,654 7,785 5,025
Destination 785 785 1,095 1,095
Total Price $40,385 $40,750 $39,325 $40,535
Total Invoice $37,078 $37,617 $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: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,346
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,385$40,750$39,325$40,535
Adjustments for Features00-4,235-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,750$35,090$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$240$0
Total Invoice$37,078$37,617$37,953$39,235
Adjustments for Features00-4,087-5,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,078$37,617$33,866$33,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$134$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$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
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Alexa integration  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100
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
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,890$10,125$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,235$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,087-5,503

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67590%
Total Not Requested7510%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tire225Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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