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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: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,285

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $5,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $33,615 $39,440
Base Invoice $34,952 $30,697 $35,882
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Roof rack crossbars 120    
Cargo cover 135    
Polished alloy wheels 595 820  
Package 301A 2,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
Side curtain airbags   560  
Class IV trailer hitch   255  
Navigation system   1,200  
Quick Order Package K   1,250  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,200 1,200
Bluetooth cell phone link   275  
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Roof rack crossbars 106    
Cargo cover 115    
Polished alloy wheels 506 722  
Package 301A 1,913    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
Side curtain airbags   493  
Class IV trailer hitch   224  
Navigation system   1,056  
Quick Order Package K   1,100  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,056 1,056
Bluetooth cell phone link   242  
Options (change) 7,360 5,560 1,200
Options (change) 6,278 4,893 1,056
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $45,720 $39,870 $41,335
Total Invoice $42,055 $36,285 $37,633

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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: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year201120062006
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6235hp V8330hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,720$39,870$41,335
Adjustments for Features-5,1300-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,590$39,870$40,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,050
Total Invoice$42,055$36,285$37,633
Adjustments for Features-4,7190-378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,336$36,285$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year201120062006
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,620$5,490$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7190-378

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.5 in
Length197.1 in186.6 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft367.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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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