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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: $58,535

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $14,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $65,695
Package 401A 3,875  
Cargo cover 130  
Wheels, dark finish 595 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 2,095
Trailer Tow Group   995
Package 401A 3,681  
Cargo cover 124  
Wheels, dark finish 565 886
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,776
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,865
Trailer Tow Group   886
Options (change) 8,290 6,080
Options (change) 7,875 5,413
Destination 1,245 995
Total Price $58,535 $72,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,532
Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT10T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20295/45-20
Total Price$58,535$72,770
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,535$71,915

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
TrimSTSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HDMI port $25
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,245$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-816

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in114.8 in
Length198.8 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in76.5 in
Height69.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,701 lb.5,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.6 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 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested269074%
Total Not Requested95026%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%

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