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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: $14,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $49,795 $65,695
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $47,690 $63,060
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Sunroof 850 850    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Trailer Tow Group IV     795  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Group       995
Panoramic sunroof       2,095
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Sunroof 723 723    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Trailer Tow Group IV     708  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776
Trailer Tow Group       886
Panoramic sunroof       1,865
Options (change) 7,830 5,535 2,790 5,085
Options (change) 6,658 4,707 2,484 4,527
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $38,675 $38,695 $53,580 $71,775
Total Invoice $34,821 $34,930 $51,169 $68,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,137
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6293hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7825, 19506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$38,675$38,695$53,580$71,775
Adjustments for Features00-9,645-11,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,675$38,695$43,935$60,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$16,475
Total Invoice$34,821$34,930$51,169$68,582
Adjustments for Features00-9,211-10,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,821$34,930$41,958$57,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$15,765

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net  $40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
HDMI port  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires $0  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$14,545$16,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,645$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9,211-10,859

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in189.8 in
Width73.7 in76.5 in
Height72.8 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.2 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 Summit

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%
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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