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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: $11,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,732

Jeep Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $10,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,095 $52,970
Base Invoice $33,115 $50,587
AWD 1,500  
Technology Group 1,645  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 345  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755  
3.2L V6 1,745  
Cargo cover   130
AWD 1,526  
Technology Group 1,497  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 314  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597  
3.2L V6 1,588  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 6,990 130
Options (change) 6,522 124
Destination 1,095 945
Total Price $42,180 $54,045
Total Invoice $40,732 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,310
Model Year20182016
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,180$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,180$51,310
Total Invoice$40,732$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-2,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,732$49,042

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelCherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandPlatinum
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 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 
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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 driver-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
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$7,925$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,614

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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 Overland

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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-based200Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

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