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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: $39,870

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,285

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,615
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,697
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,200
Convenience Package 995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,200
Third-row seat 875    
Side curtain airbags     560
Class IV trailer hitch     255
Quick Order Package K     1,250
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
Polished alloy wheels     820
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,056
Convenience Package 846    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,056
Third-row seat 744    
Side curtain airbags     493
Class IV trailer hitch     224
Quick Order Package K     1,100
Bluetooth cell phone link     242
Polished alloy wheels     722
Options (change) 8,120 4,415 5,560
Options (change) 6,904 3,754 4,893
Destination 815 815 695
Total Price $40,550 $40,780 $39,870
Total Invoice $37,038 $37,470 $36,285

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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: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $262
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6235hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$40,550$40,780$39,870
Adjustments for Features-725-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,825$39,205$39,870
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0
Total Invoice$37,038$37,470$36,285
Adjustments for Features-662-1,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,376$36,023$36,285
Cost Above Minimum$353$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,365$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-662-1,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092006
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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