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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: $41,960

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,353

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $1,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $34,695
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,654
Package 302A 4,305  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Cargo cover 135  
Trailer Tow Group   795
CD player, remote   445
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  
Trailer Tow Group   723
CD player, remote   405
Technology Group   1,360
Temporary spare tire   177
3.2L V6   1,588
Options (change) 7,200 6,270
Options (change) 6,120 5,704
Destination 825 995
Total Price $45,560 $41,960
Total Invoice $41,897 $40,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,390
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$45,560$41,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,560$40,040
Total Invoice$41,897$40,353
Adjustments for Features0-1,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,897$38,507

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedOverland
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 
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 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,355$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,846

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20112016
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested352589%
Total Not Requested45011%
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 Overland

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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-speed or partial200No
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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