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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: $39,920

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $5,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,409

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $5,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $36,715 $39,855
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,501 $36,296
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135    
Roof rack crossbars 120    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,250    
Class IV trailer hitch   280  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,200 1,200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   995  
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Cargo cover 115    
Roof rack crossbars 106    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Package 301A 1,913    
Class IV trailer hitch   246  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,056 1,056
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   876  
Options (change) 7,360 2,475 1,200
Options (change) 6,278 2,178 1,056
Destination 825 730 730
Total Price $45,720 $39,920 $41,785
Total Invoice $42,055 $36,409 $38,082

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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: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,542
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6305hp 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)255/50-20245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$45,720$39,920$41,785
Adjustments for Features-3,3750-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$39,920$41,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$42,055$36,409$38,082
Adjustments for Features-3,1040-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,951$36,409$37,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,113

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year201120082008
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,920$6,545$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1040-560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20112008
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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested17537%
Total Not Requested30063%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
245/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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