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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,290

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,708

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeEscape
TrimLimitedOverlandXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,715 $39,855 $23,455
Base Invoice $33,501 $36,296 $21,789
Class IV trailer hitch 280    
Engine-block heater 40 40 35
White-letter tires 190 190 120
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995   695
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Cargo Package     295
Leather Comfort Group     745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Navigation system     2,695
Remote start     345
Cargo tray     90
Class IV trailer hitch 246    
Engine-block heater 35 35 30
White-letter tires 167 167 102
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 876   591
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Cargo Package     251
Leather Comfort Group     633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Navigation system     2,291
Remote start     293
Cargo tray     77
Options (change) 1,505 230 6,110
Options (change) 1,324 202 5,194
Destination 730 730 725
Total Price $38,950 $40,815 $30,290
Total Invoice $35,555 $37,228 $27,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,752
Model Year200820082009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeEscape
TrimLimitedOverlandXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V8330hp V8171hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,950$40,815$30,290
Adjustments for Features-3,390-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,560$36,810$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$35,555$37,228$27,708
Adjustments for Features-3,095-3,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,460$33,575$27,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeEscape
TrimLimitedOverlandXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,630$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,095-3,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelGrand CherokeeEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in103.1 in
Length186.6 in174.7 in
Width73.3 in71.1 in
Height67.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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