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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: $38,675

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,095 $40,495
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,952 $38,046
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
235/65R18 595      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,395 1,395
Trailer Tow Group     595 595
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
235/65R18 506      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,242 1,242
Trailer Tow Group     530 530
Options (change) 7,830 5,535 1,990 1,990
Options (change) 6,658 4,707 1,772 1,772
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $38,675 $38,695 $40,080 $43,480
Total Invoice $34,821 $34,930 $37,719 $40,813

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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: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$38,675$38,695$40,080$43,480
Adjustments for Features00-3,155-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,675$38,695$36,925$38,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,285
Total Invoice$34,821$34,930$37,719$40,813
Adjustments for Features00-2,969-4,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,821$34,930$34,750$35,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$1,116

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2006200620132013
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
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,875$6,030$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,155$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,969-4,947

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in189.8 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height72.8 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.6 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 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.3 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%

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