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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: $38,525

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,693

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,220 $41,410 $42,965
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,183 $37,954 $39,389
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
235/65R18 595        
Cargo cover 80 80      
Sunroof 850 850     800
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,720 1,720  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group         625
SRT Option Group 1         2,045
SRT Option Group 2         2,895
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
235/65R18 506        
Cargo cover 68 68      
Sunroof 723 723     712
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,531 1,531  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group         556
SRT Option Group 1         1,820
SRT Option Group 2         2,577
Options (change) 7,680 5,385 1,720 1,720 6,365
Options (change) 6,530 4,579 1,531 1,531 5,665
Destination 645 645 780 780 780
Total Price $38,525 $38,545 $39,720 $43,910 $50,110
Total Invoice $34,693 $34,802 $36,494 $40,265 $45,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6357hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$38,525$38,545$39,720$43,910$50,110
Adjustments for Features00-1,945-3,035-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,525$38,545$37,775$40,875$45,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$3,100$8,140
Total Invoice$34,693$34,802$36,494$40,265$45,834
Adjustments for Features00-1,787-2,783-3,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,693$34,802$34,707$37,482$41,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$2,775$7,290

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control   $25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch   $300 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler    $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$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite TV  $400$400$400
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,375$5,320$6,410$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,945$3,035$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,787-2,783-3,837

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062009
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 mirrors25Yes
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 Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested46535%
SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Metal pedals75No
Performance meter150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested102548%
SRT Option Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite TV400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested134052%

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