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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: $2,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $39,955 $46,695 $52,495
Package 302A / 303A 4,500      
Trailer Tow Package 570      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 135      
Trailer Tow Group IV   795 795 795
Luxury Group II   4,495    
Active Safety Group   1,495 1,495  
Blind spot warning system   595 595  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825      
Trailer Tow Package 484      
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,776 1,776 1,776
Cargo cover 115      
Trailer Tow Group IV   708 708 708
Luxury Group II   4,001    
Active Safety Group   1,331 1,331  
Blind spot warning system   530 530  
Options (change) 9,390 9,375 4,880 2,790
Options (change) 7,982 8,346 4,345 2,484
Destination 825 1,495 1,495 1,495
Total Price $48,070 $50,825 $53,070 $56,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,367
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10506, 10825, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$48,070$50,825$53,070$56,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-2,925-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,070$49,540$50,145$52,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605$3,375

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelExplorerGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLimitedLimitedOverlandSummit
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Curve control$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Towing camera $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HDMI port $25$25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Metal accent trim (optional)   $0
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,470$7,755$9,395$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$2,925$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249-322-271

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122020
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.4,514 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
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
Power liftgate350Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Active noise reduction0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Towing camera50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested317569%
Total Not Requested142531%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80039%
Total Not Requested125061%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 warning200No
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%

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