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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: $50,110

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,834

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $8,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $42,965
Base Invoice $51,512 $39,389
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
SRT Option Group 2   2,895
Sunroof   800
SRT Option Group 1   2,045
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group   625
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
SRT Option Group 2   2,577
Sunroof   712
SRT Option Group 1   1,820
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group   556
Options (change) 2,125 6,365
Options (change) 2,019 5,665
Destination 995 780
Total Price $57,060 $50,110
Total Invoice $54,526 $45,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $496
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG11/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$57,060$50,110
Adjustments for Features-9,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,445$50,110
Total Invoice$54,526$45,834
Adjustments for Features-9,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,338$45,834

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Satellite TV $400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height 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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,970$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.5 in
Length198.3 in186.6 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft367.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

SRT Option Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite TV400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested207583%
Total Not Requested41517%
SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Metal pedals75No
Performance meter150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested185086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%

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