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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: $41,420

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,792

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,192 $35,268
CD player, remote 345  
Trailer Tow Group 495  
AWD 2,000 2,000
SafetyTec Group 995  
Luxury Group 1,745  
Uconnect 8.4N 845  
Technology Group 1,495  
Temporary spare tire 195  
Cargo cover 75 135
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
3.2L V6 1,745  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Polished alloy wheels   595
CD player, remote 314  
Trailer Tow Group 450  
AWD 1,935 1,820
SafetyTec Group 905  
Luxury Group 1,588  
Uconnect 8.4N 769  
Technology Group 1,360  
Temporary spare tire 177  
Cargo cover 68 115
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,356
3.2L V6 1,588  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 11,530 9,395
Options (change) 10,605 8,106
Destination 995 825
Total Price $41,420 $48,075
Total Invoice $39,792 $44,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,402
Model Year20152012
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,420$48,075
Adjustments for Features0-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,420$48,070
Total Invoice$39,792$44,199
Adjustments for Features0-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,792$44,194

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
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$7,600$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,044 lb.4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested185070%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested80019%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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