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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: $37,795

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,886

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,615 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,697 $27,273 $30,178
Side curtain airbags 560    
Class IV trailer hitch 255    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Quick Order Package K 1,250    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,200 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 820    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
255/50R20   1,325  
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Third-row seat   875 375
Audiophile Package   510  
Side curtain airbags 493    
Class IV trailer hitch 224    
Bluetooth cell phone link 242    
Quick Order Package K 1,100    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,056 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 722    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
255/50R20   1,127  
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Third-row seat   744 319
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 5,560 8,535 4,615
Options (change) 4,893 7,256 3,923
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $39,870 $38,565 $37,795
Total Invoice $36,285 $35,314 $34,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,170
Model Year200620082008
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, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$39,870$38,565$37,795
Adjustments for Features0-835-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,870$37,730$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0
Total Invoice$36,285$35,314$34,886
Adjustments for Features0-765-771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,285$34,549$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$434$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
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 cover$75  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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  
White-letter tires$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,200$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-765-771

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
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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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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