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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: $45,590

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $14,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,740 $39,300
Cargo mat 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AY1 Option Package   3,195
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,200
Navigation system   1,200
Cargo mat 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
AY1 Option Package   2,812
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,056
Navigation system   1,056
Options (change) 3,790 5,595
Options (change) 3,600 4,924
Destination 1,245 695
Total Price $59,775 $45,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,565
Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT10T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG12/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-20
Total Price$59,775$45,590
Adjustments for Features-7,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,755$45,590

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,220$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5690

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in109.5 in
Length198.8 in186.6 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height69.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,701 lb.4,788 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.20.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.2 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.9 ft334.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.8 ft367.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

AY1 Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested237577%
Total Not Requested70023%

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