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

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,872

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,615 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,697 $27,518 $29,578
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560
Class IV trailer hitch 255    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,200 1,995 1,995
Quick Order Package K 1,250    
Polished alloy wheels 820    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
235/65R18   595  
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Side curtain airbags 493 476 476
Class IV trailer hitch 224    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,056 1,696 1,696
Quick Order Package K 1,100    
Polished alloy wheels 722    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
235/65R18   506  
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 5,285 7,890 5,595
Options (change) 4,651 6,709 4,758
Destination 695 645 645
Total Price $39,595 $38,735 $38,755
Total Invoice $36,043 $34,872 $34,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,066
Model Year200620062006
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$39,595$38,735$38,755
Adjustments for Features-11500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,480$38,735$38,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$36,043$34,872$34,981
Adjustments for Features-10500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,938$34,872$34,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,350$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10500

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in113.7 in
Length186.6 in193.4 in
Width73.3 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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		34.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.4 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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