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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: $38,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,212

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,680 $39,705 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,650 $46,117 $27,273 $30,178
Class IV trailer hitch 255      
Sunroof 500      
Bluetooth cell phone link 275      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,200 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,085   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
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Third-row seat     875 375
Audiophile Package     510  
Class IV trailer hitch 224      
Sunroof 440      
Bluetooth cell phone link 242      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,056 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,835   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
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Third-row seat     744 319
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 5,135 1,200 8,920 5,000
Options (change) 4,519 1,056 7,582 4,249
Destination 695 695 785 785
Total Price $40,510 $41,600 $38,950 $38,180
Total Invoice $36,864 $47,868 $35,640 $35,212

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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: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,915
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V8330hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$40,510$41,600$38,950$38,180
Adjustments for Features0-415-285-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$41,185$38,665$37,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$770$0
Total Invoice$36,864$47,868$35,640$35,212
Adjustments for Features0-478-261-263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,864$47,390$35,379$34,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,526$430$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25  
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$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
White-letter tires$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,130$3,000$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$285$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-478-261-263

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
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
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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