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Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,717

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $6,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,154 $34,952
CD player, remote 195  
Trailer Tow Group 495  
Technology Group 2,155  
Luxury Group 1,595  
Uconnect 8.4N 795  
Temporary spare tire 195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,595
3.2L V6 1,495  
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo cover   135
CD player, remote 177  
Trailer Tow Group 450  
Technology Group 1,961  
Luxury Group 1,451  
Uconnect 8.4N 723  
Temporary spare tire 177  
Panoramic sunroof 1,269 1,356
3.2L V6 1,360  
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Polished alloy wheels   506
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 8,320 7,200
Options (change) 7,568 6,120
Destination 995 825
Total Price $37,410 $45,560
Total Invoice $35,717 $41,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,199
Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,410$45,560
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,390$45,560
Total Invoice$35,717$41,897
Adjustments for Features-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,698$41,897

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.0 in197.1 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested165055%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested337585%
Total Not Requested60015%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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