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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: $38,835

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $3,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,480

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $1,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,195
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,484
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,000
Trailer Tow Group     795
CD player, remote     445
SafetyTec Group     995
Uconnect 8.4N     945
Cargo cover     125
3.2L V6     1,745
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,955
Trailer Tow Group     723
CD player, remote     405
SafetyTec Group     905
Uconnect 8.4N     860
Cargo cover     114
3.2L V6     1,588
Panoramic sunroof     1,451
Options (change) 9,965 7,765 8,645
Options (change) 8,690 6,820 8,001
Destination 815 815 995
Total Price $42,395 $44,130 $38,835
Total Invoice $38,824 $40,536 $37,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,442
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8271hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,395$44,130$38,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,395$42,630$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,824$40,536$37,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-3,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,824$39,158$34,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $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 (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Total Value of Features$5,955$7,455$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-3,098

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20092016
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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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