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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: $13,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,115

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $48,195 $64,380
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $45,695 $61,191
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
255/50R20 1,325      
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875 375    
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 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
255/50R20 1,127      
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744 319    
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) 8,805 4,885 2,790 5,085
Options (change) 7,485 4,152 2,484 4,527
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $38,835 $38,065 $51,980 $70,460
Total Invoice $35,543 $35,115 $49,174 $66,713

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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: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,795
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7825, 19506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$38,835$38,065$51,980$70,460
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,980-11,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,835$37,815$43,000$58,995
Cost Above Minimum$1,020$0$0$15,995
Total Invoice$35,543$35,115$49,174$66,713
Adjustments for Features0-231-8,495-10,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,543$34,884$40,679$55,858
Cost Above Minimum$659$0$0$15,179

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2008200820142014
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
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 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
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
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $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 headliner  $650$650
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,225$14,955$17,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,980$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-8,495-10,855

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20082014
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
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 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 tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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