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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: $37,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,513

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,715 $39,855
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $33,501 $36,296
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,200 1,200
Third-row seat 875 375    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Class IV trailer hitch     280  
White-letter tires     190 190
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     995  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,056 1,056
Third-row seat 744 319    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Class IV trailer hitch     246  
White-letter tires     167 167
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     876  
Options (change) 7,595 5,000 2,665 1,390
Options (change) 6,455 4,249 2,345 1,223
Destination 785 785 730 730
Total Price $37,625 $38,180 $40,110 $41,975
Total Invoice $34,513 $35,212 $36,576 $38,249

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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: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,352
Model Year2008200820082008
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)190, 7190, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$37,625$38,180$40,110$41,975
Adjustments for Features0-250-780-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,625$37,930$39,330$40,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$1,250
Total Invoice$34,513$35,212$36,576$38,249
Adjustments for Features0-231-711-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,513$34,981$35,865$36,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0$1,113

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2008200820082008
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  
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 cover  $75$75
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,150$4,680$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$780$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-711-1,271

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
245/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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