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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,325

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,953

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,795 $34,095
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,073 $33,115
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Remote start 385 385    
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 2,320 2,320 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
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Remote start 327 327    
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD 2,112 2,112 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) 9,965 7,765 8,435 5,345
Options (change) 8,690 6,820 7,785 5,025
Destination 815 815 1,095 1,095
Total Price $42,395 $44,130 $39,325 $40,535
Total Invoice $38,824 $40,536 $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: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,150
Model Year2009200920182018
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$42,395$44,130$39,325$40,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,295-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,395$42,630$35,030$34,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$240$0
Total Invoice$38,824$40,536$37,953$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-4,145-5,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,824$39,158$33,808$33,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$134$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year2009200920182018
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
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
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$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$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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$6,205$7,705$10,500$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,295$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-4,145-5,561

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20092018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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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