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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,872

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,715 $39,855
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $33,501 $36,296
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
235/65R18 595      
Sunroof 850 850    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,200 1,200
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Class IV trailer hitch     280  
White-letter tires     190 190
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
235/65R18 506      
Sunroof 723 723    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,056 1,056
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Class IV trailer hitch     246  
White-letter tires     167 167
Options (change) 7,890 5,595 1,670 1,390
Options (change) 6,709 4,758 1,469 1,223
Destination 645 645 730 730
Total Price $38,735 $38,755 $39,115 $41,975
Total Invoice $34,872 $34,981 $35,700 $38,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $705
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V8330hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$38,735$38,755$39,115$41,975
Adjustments for Features00-1,680-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,735$38,755$37,435$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$2,245
Total Invoice$34,872$34,981$35,700$38,249
Adjustments for Features00-1,533-2,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,872$34,981$34,167$36,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$1,991

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,000$4,680$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,680$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,533-2,091

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.5 in
Length193.4 in186.6 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft367.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%

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