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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: $43,535

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,795

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $3,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $37,095 $40,495
Base Invoice $35,268 $34,952 $38,046
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Luxury Group II   1,395  
Trailer Tow Group   595 595
Media Center 730N   565  
Adaptive Cruise Control   1,495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,395 1,395
Summit Edition     4,000
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Cargo cover 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Luxury Group II   1,242  
Trailer Tow Group   530 530
Media Center 730N   503  
Adaptive Cruise Control   1,331  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,242 1,242
Summit Edition     3,560
Options (change) 9,390 5,445 5,990
Options (change) 7,982 4,848 5,332
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $48,070 $43,535 $47,480
Total Invoice $44,075 $40,795 $44,373

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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: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,217
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$48,070$43,535$47,480
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,820$43,535$45,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,305
Total Invoice$44,075$40,795$44,373
Adjustments for Features-2,0630-1,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,012$40,795$42,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year201220132013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 $40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$8,520$6,270$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0630-1,533

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length197.1 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.4 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.6 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 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft368.3 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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested950100%
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 tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%
Summit Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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