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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: $42,370

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $12,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,696

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $11,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,484 $51,512
Luxury Group 1,845  
AWD 2,000  
Uconnect 8.4N 945  
Trailer Tow Group 795  
CD player, remote 445  
SafetyTec Group 995  
Technology Group 1,495  
Temporary spare tire 195  
Cargo cover 125 130
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.2L V6 1,745  
Luxury Group 1,679  
AWD 1,955  
Uconnect 8.4N 860  
Trailer Tow Group 723  
CD player, remote 405  
SafetyTec Group 905  
Technology Group 1,360  
Temporary spare tire 177  
Cargo cover 114 124
Panoramic sunroof 1,451  
3.2L V6 1,588  
Options (change) 12,180 130
Options (change) 11,217 124
Destination 995 995
Total Price $42,370 $55,065
Total Invoice $40,696 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,078
Model Year20162018
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,370$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,370$51,030
Total Invoice$40,696$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,696$48,774

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
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 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$7,765$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,857

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelCherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.0 in198.3 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,044 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

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%
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%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

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