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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: $38,065

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,115

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,095 $40,495
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,952 $38,046
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
255/50R20 1,325      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,395 1,395
Third-row seat 875 375    
Trailer Tow Group     595 595
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
255/50R20 1,127      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,242 1,242
Third-row seat 744 319    
Trailer Tow Group     530 530
Options (change) 8,805 4,885 1,990 1,990
Options (change) 7,485 4,152 1,772 1,772
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $38,835 $38,065 $40,080 $43,480
Total Invoice $35,543 $35,115 $37,719 $40,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $713
Model Year2008200820132013
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)190, 7190, 7506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$38,835$38,065$40,080$43,480
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,255-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,835$37,815$37,825$38,860
Cost Above Minimum$1,020$0$0$1,035
Total Invoice$35,543$35,115$37,719$40,813
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,122-4,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,543$34,884$35,597$36,476
Cost Above Minimum$659$0$0$879

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2008200820132013
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 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 cover  $75$75
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,050$6,055$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,255$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,122-4,337

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082013
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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 seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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 tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

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 tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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