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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: $39,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $870

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,951

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,654 $27,273 $30,178
CD player, remote 445 445    
Trailer Tow Group 795 795    
SafetyTec Group 995      
Uconnect 8.4N 945      
Cargo cover 125   90 90
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745    
AWD w/low range 3,095 1,955    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
4WD w/low range     2,320 2,325
CD player, remote 405 405    
Trailer Tow Group 723 723    
SafetyTec Group 905      
Uconnect 8.4N 860      
Cargo cover 114   77 77
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588    
AWD w/low range 2,951 1,965    
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
4WD w/low range     2,111 2,117
Options (change) 9,740 6,535 9,030 6,940
Options (change) 8,997 6,132 7,893 6,118
Destination 995 995 785 785
Total Price $39,930 $42,225 $39,060 $40,120
Total Invoice $38,476 $40,781 $35,951 $37,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,641
Model Year2016201620082008
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 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,930$42,225$39,060$40,120
Adjustments for Features-3,650-6,7000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,280$35,525$39,060$39,870
Cost Above Minimum$755$0$0$810
Total Invoice$38,476$40,781$35,951$37,081
Adjustments for Features-3,517-6,4710-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$34,310$35,951$36,850
Cost Above Minimum$649$0$0$899

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
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  
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates $100  
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 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,290$13,340$6,640$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$6,700$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,517-6,4710-231

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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 information25No
Total Requested67590%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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