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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: $40,645

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,365

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $37,095 $40,495
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $34,952 $38,046
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
255/50R20 1,325      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Sunroof 850 850    
Remote start 385 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,395 1,395
Third-row seat 875      
Trailer Tow Group     595 595
Media Center 730N     565  
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
255/50R20 1,127      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Sunroof 723 723    
Remote start 327 327    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,242 1,242
Third-row seat 744      
Trailer Tow Group     530 530
Media Center 730N     503  
Options (change) 8,505 4,800 2,555 1,990
Options (change) 7,231 4,081 2,275 1,772
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $40,935 $41,165 $40,645 $43,480
Total Invoice $37,365 $37,797 $38,222 $40,813

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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: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $860
Model Year2009200920132013
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$40,935$41,165$40,645$43,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,440-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,935$40,065$38,205$38,800
Cost Above Minimum$870$0$0$595
Total Invoice$37,365$37,797$38,222$40,813
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-2,295-4,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,365$36,787$35,927$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$578$0$0$493

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2009200920132013
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
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
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
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
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   
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$4,900$6,240$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,440$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,010-2,295-4,393

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20092013
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

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
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%

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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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