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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: $39,925

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,432

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $6,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $40,780
Base Invoice $28,192 $38,027
AWD 2,000  
Uconnect 8.4N 845  
SafetyTec Group 995  
CD player, remote 345  
Luxury Group 1,745  
Trailer Tow Group 495  
Temporary spare tire 195  
Cargo cover 75 135
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
3.2L V6 1,745  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 402A   4,130
AWD 1,935  
Uconnect 8.4N 769  
SafetyTec Group 905  
CD player, remote 314  
Luxury Group 1,588  
Trailer Tow Group 450  
Temporary spare tire 177  
Cargo cover 68 118
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,392
3.2L V6 1,588  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 402A   3,604
Options (change) 10,035 6,430
Options (change) 9,245 5,611
Destination 995 895
Total Price $39,925 $48,105
Total Invoice $38,432 $44,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,333
Model Year20152013
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,925$48,105
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,925$47,275
Total Invoice$38,432$44,533
Adjustments for Features0-768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,432$43,765

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-768

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
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.4,921 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

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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