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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: $42,180

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,732

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $2,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,115 $35,268
AWD 1,500 2,000
Technology Group 1,645  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 345  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,595
3.2L V6 1,745  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo cover   135
AWD 1,526 1,820
Technology Group 1,497  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 314  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,356
3.2L V6 1,588  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Polished alloy wheels   506
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 6,990 8,825
Options (change) 6,522 7,622
Destination 1,095 825
Total Price $42,180 $47,505
Total Invoice $40,732 $43,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,436
Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,180$47,505
Adjustments for Features-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,675$47,505
Total Invoice$40,732$43,715
Adjustments for Features-1,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,279$43,715

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandLimited
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 net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
App support$0 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$9,250$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4530

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%

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