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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: $18,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $52,495
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    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Trailer Tow Group IV     795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
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    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Trailer Tow Group IV     708
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Options (change) 7,830 5,535 2,790
Options (change) 6,658 4,707 2,484
Destination 645 645 1,495
Total Price $38,675 $38,695 $56,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,570
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7825, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/50-20
Total Price$38,675$38,695$56,780
Adjustments for Features00-10,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,675$38,695$46,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Towing camera  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal accent trim (optional)  $0
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,650$15,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments00-728

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20062020
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.4,514 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%

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