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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: $38,980

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,572

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelCherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,192 $29,319 $32,901
CD player, remote 345    
Trailer Tow Group 495    
SafetyTec Group 995    
Uconnect 8.4N 845    
Cargo cover 75    
3.2L V6 1,745    
AWD w/low range 2,995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
CD player, remote 314    
Trailer Tow Group 450    
SafetyTec Group 905    
Uconnect 8.4N 769    
Cargo cover 68    
3.2L V6 1,588    
AWD w/low range 2,840    
Panoramic sunroof 1,451    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 9,090 8,640 7,135
Options (change) 8,385 7,563 6,284
Destination 995 815 815
Total Price $38,980 $41,070 $43,500
Total Invoice $37,572 $37,697 $40,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,629
Model Year201520092009
ModelCherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,980$41,070$43,500
Adjustments for Features-3,6350-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,345$41,070$41,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$37,572$37,697$40,000
Adjustments for Features-3,5040-1,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,068$37,697$38,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$694

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520092009
ModelCherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Crawl control$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,440$6,805$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5040-1,609

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
ModelCherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length182.0 in193.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,106 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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