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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: $38,880

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,625

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo   
Difference: $453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLaredo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,215
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,711
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 395
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Trailer Tow Group     595
Quick Order Package X     4,000
Sunroof     850
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 352
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,890
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Trailer Tow Group     530
Quick Order Package X     3,560
Sunroof     757
Options (change) 10,355 7,570 7,840
Options (change) 9,020 6,654 7,089
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $40,385 $40,750 $38,880
Total Invoice $37,078 $37,617 $36,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,682
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLaredo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$40,385$40,750$38,880
Adjustments for Features00-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,750$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$37,078$37,617$36,625
Adjustments for Features00-1,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,078$37,617$35,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLaredo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,975$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,229

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,660 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
265/60R18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested245059%
Total Not Requested169041%

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