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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: $42,180

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,732

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $2,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $34,095
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,115
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,755
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Cargo cover 135  
Technology Group   1,645
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   345
3.2L V6   1,745
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820 1,526
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,597
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Cargo cover 115  
Technology Group   1,497
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   314
3.2L V6   1,588
Options (change) 8,825 6,990
Options (change) 7,622 6,522
Destination 825 1,095
Total Price $47,505 $42,180
Total Invoice $43,715 $40,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,436
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$47,505$42,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,505$40,675
Total Invoice$43,715$40,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,715$39,279

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
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
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Alexa integration $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
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$7,745$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,453

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,044 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested225100%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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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