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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: $48,070

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $950

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,075

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverlandSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $37,995 $44,795 $50,495 $66,895
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,746 $43,070 $48,371 $64,199
Package 302A / 303A 4,500        
Trailer Tow Package 570        
Polished alloy wheels 595        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595       2,095
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 135        
Trailer Tow Group IV   795 795 795  
Uconnect 8.4N   750      
Active Safety Group   1,495 1,495    
Blind spot warning system   595 595    
Luxury Group II   4,300      
Trailer Tow Group         995
Package 302A / 303A 3,825        
Trailer Tow Package 484        
Polished alloy wheels 506        
Panoramic sunroof 1,356       1,865
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,776 1,776 1,776 1,776
Cargo cover 115        
Trailer Tow Group IV   708 708 708  
Uconnect 8.4N   668      
Active Safety Group   1,331 1,331    
Blind spot warning system   530 530    
Luxury Group II   3,827      
Trailer Tow Group         886
Options (change) 9,390 9,930 4,880 2,790 5,085
Options (change) 7,982 8,840 4,345 2,484 4,527
Destination 825 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $48,070 $49,020 $50,770 $54,380 $73,075
Total Invoice $44,075 $46,681 $48,510 $51,950 $69,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,549
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverlandSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6hp 293hp V6293hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10506, 10825, 19506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$48,070$49,020$50,770$54,380$73,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-2,750-3,690-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,070$47,910$48,020$50,690$67,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$110$2,780$19,530
Total Invoice$44,075$46,681$48,510$51,950$69,821
Adjustments for Features0-1,057-2,628-3,525-5,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,075$45,624$45,882$48,425$64,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$258$2,801$18,813

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverlandSummitSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Curve control$50    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40 $40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Towing camera $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
HDMI port $25$25$25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50$50
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,695$7,805$9,445$10,385$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$2,750$3,690$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,057-2,628-3,525-5,384

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length197.1 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in76.5 in
Height70.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.2 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

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Towing camera50No
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80039%
Total Not Requested125061%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Towing camera50No
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested240063%
Total Not Requested142537%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%

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