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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: $37,675

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $14,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212015
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $52,730 $28,895
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Package 301A 2,240    
Cargo cover 130 130 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,595
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Luxury Group     1,745
Trailer Tow Group     495
CD player, remote     345
SafetyTec Group     995
Uconnect 8.4N     845
Technology Group     1,495
Temporary spare tire     195
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Package 301A 2,127    
Cargo cover 124 124 68
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   1,451
Polished alloy wheels 565    
Luxury Group     1,588
Trailer Tow Group     450
CD player, remote     314
SafetyTec Group     905
Uconnect 8.4N     769
Technology Group     1,360
Temporary spare tire     177
Options (change) 5,230 130 7,785
Options (change) 4,968 124 7,082
Destination 1,245 1,245 995
Total Price $51,730 $54,105 $37,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,026
Model Year202120212015
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA10T10T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21225/55-18
Total Price$51,730$54,105$37,675
Adjustments for Features-2,495-4,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,235$49,145$37,675
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year202120212015
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokee
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Wide-view front camera$150$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$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,460$10,925$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$4,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-300-1260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20212015
ModelExplorerCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in182.0 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height69.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

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