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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: $39,420

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,857

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $4,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $28,895
Base Invoice $34,952 $28,192
Package 302A 4,305  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Cargo cover 135 75
Trailer Tow Group   495
SafetyTec Group   995
Luxury Group   1,745
CD player, remote   345
Uconnect 8.4N   845
Technology Group   1,495
Temporary spare tire   195
3.2L V6   1,745
Package 302A 3,659  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,451
Cargo cover 115 68
Trailer Tow Group   450
SafetyTec Group   905
Luxury Group   1,588
CD player, remote   314
Uconnect 8.4N   769
Technology Group   1,360
Temporary spare tire   177
3.2L V6   1,588
Options (change) 7,200 9,530
Options (change) 6,120 8,670
Destination 825 995
Total Price $45,560 $39,420
Total Invoice $41,897 $37,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,395
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$45,560$39,420
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,560$39,050
Total Invoice$41,897$37,857
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,897$37,502

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Total Value of Features$5,605$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in182.0 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,811 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested337585%
Total Not Requested60015%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested185070%
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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