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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: $39,610

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,238

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $37,220 $41,410
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $34,183 $37,954
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Sunroof 850 850    
Remote start 385 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,720 1,720
Third-row seat 875      
Class IV trailer hitch     430  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     995  
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Sunroof 723 723    
Remote start 327 327    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,531 1,531
Third-row seat 744      
Class IV trailer hitch     383  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     886  
Options (change) 7,180 4,800 3,145 1,720
Options (change) 6,104 4,081 2,800 1,531
Destination 815 815 780 780
Total Price $39,610 $41,165 $41,145 $43,910
Total Invoice $36,238 $37,797 $37,763 $40,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6357hp 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$39,610$41,165$41,145$43,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,755-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,610$40,065$39,390$41,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$2,150
Total Invoice$36,238$37,797$37,763$40,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-1,611-2,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,238$36,787$36,152$38,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$549$0$1,940

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2009200920092009
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  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Satellite TV  $400$400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$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   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200
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$3,725$4,825$5,480$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,755$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,010-1,611-2,173

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested5033%
Total Not Requested10067%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
245/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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