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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: $48,265

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $11,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,740 $41,575
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
SRT Option Group 2   2,075
SRT Option Group 1   1,995
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group   1,090
Sunroof   800
Cargo cover 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
SRT Option Group 2   1,826
SRT Option Group 1   1,756
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group   959
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 3,820 5,960
Options (change) 3,629 5,245
Destination 1,245 730
Total Price $59,805 $48,265

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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: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,826
Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT10T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG11/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-20
Total Price$59,805$48,265
Adjustments for Features-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,490$48,265

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20202008
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 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails$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 
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
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
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
Metal pedals $75
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$13,545$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20202008
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.4,726 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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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

SRT Option Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested197590%
Total Not Requested21510%
SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Metal pedals75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%

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