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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: $45,670

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $8,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $35,840
Cargo cover 130  
AWD   1,500
Trailer Tow Group   795
Uconnect 8.4N   1,295
Luxury Group   1,345
Technology Group   1,645
Panoramic sunroof   1,755
2.0L I4   0
Cargo cover 124  
AWD   1,475
Trailer Tow Group   723
Uconnect 8.4N   1,178
Luxury Group   1,224
Technology Group   1,497
Panoramic sunroof   1,597
2.0L I4   0
Options (change) 130 8,335
Options (change) 124 7,694
Destination 945 1,495
Total Price $54,045 $45,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,324
Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6270hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$54,045$45,670
Adjustments for Features-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,710$45,670

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,860$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1430

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in182.0 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft354.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200Yes
225/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested575460%
Total Not Requested-450-360%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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-based200Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

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