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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: $40,125

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,768

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,654 $27,518 $29,578
CD player, remote 445 445    
SafetyTec Group 995      
Trailer Tow Group 795 795    
Uconnect 8.4N 945      
Temporary spare tire 195      
Cargo cover 125   80 80
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745    
AWD w/low range 3,095 1,955    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
CD player, remote 405 405    
SafetyTec Group 905      
Trailer Tow Group 723 723    
Uconnect 8.4N 860      
Temporary spare tire 177      
Cargo cover 114   68 68
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588    
AWD w/low range 2,951 1,965    
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 9,935 6,535 9,960 7,665
Options (change) 9,174 6,132 8,605 6,654
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $40,125 $42,225 $40,805 $40,825
Total Invoice $38,653 $40,781 $36,768 $36,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,859
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6271hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9T9A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$40,125$42,225$40,805$40,825
Adjustments for Features-4,165-7,11500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,960$35,110$40,805$40,825
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$0$20
Total Invoice$38,653$40,781$36,768$36,877
Adjustments for Features-4,012-6,87200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,641$33,909$36,768$36,877
Cost Above Minimum$732$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Crawl control$500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,140$13,090$5,975$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$7,115$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,012-6,87200

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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