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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: $40,215

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $13,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,730 $34,695
Cargo cover 130  
Trailer Tow Group   795
CD player, remote   445
Technology Group   1,495
Temporary spare tire   195
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover 124  
Trailer Tow Group   723
CD player, remote   405
Technology Group   1,360
Temporary spare tire   177
Panoramic sunroof   1,451
Options (change) 130 4,525
Options (change) 124 4,116
Destination 1,245 995
Total Price $54,105 $40,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Overland
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,477
Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT10T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21225/55-18
Total Price$54,105$40,215
Adjustments for Features-3,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,920$40,215

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerCherokee
TrimPlatinumOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
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 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
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$9,400$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20212016
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
Jeep Cherokee Overland

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%
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%

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