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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: $57,060

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,526

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $60,295
Base Invoice $51,512 $57,229
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   2,540
Class IV trailer hitch   995
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   2,261
Class IV trailer hitch   886
Options (change) 2,125 3,535
Options (change) 2,019 3,147
Destination 995 995
Total Price $57,060 $64,825
Total Invoice $54,526 $61,371

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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: $12,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,279
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$57,060$64,825
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,420$64,825
Total Invoice$54,526$61,371
Adjustments for Features-4,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,092$61,371

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20182013
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$13,195$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length198.3 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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