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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: $42,370

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $12,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,696

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $11,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $29,195
Base Invoice $51,512 $28,484
Cargo cover 130 125
Luxury Group   1,845
Trailer Tow Group   795
AWD   2,000
CD player, remote   445
SafetyTec Group   995
Uconnect 8.4N   945
Technology Group   1,495
Temporary spare tire   195
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.2L V6   1,745
Cargo cover 124 114
Luxury Group   1,679
Trailer Tow Group   723
AWD   1,955
CD player, remote   405
SafetyTec Group   905
Uconnect 8.4N   860
Technology Group   1,360
Temporary spare tire   177
Panoramic sunroof   1,451
3.2L V6   1,588
Options (change) 130 12,180
Options (change) 124 11,217
Destination 995 995
Total Price $55,065 $42,370
Total Invoice $52,631 $40,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,078
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$55,065$42,370
Adjustments for Features-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,030$42,370
Total Invoice$52,631$40,696
Adjustments for Features-3,8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,774$40,696

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20182016
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 climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$11,950$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20182016
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.4,044 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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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%
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%
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, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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-based200Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%
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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