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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: $40,510

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,864

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,680 $39,705 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,650 $46,117 $29,319 $32,901
Class IV trailer hitch 255      
Bluetooth cell phone link 275      
Sunroof 500   850 850
Polished alloy wheels 820      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,200 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,085   2,505 1,995
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325  
Remote start     385 385
Third-row seat     875  
Class IV trailer hitch 224      
Bluetooth cell phone link 242      
Sunroof 440   723 723
Polished alloy wheels 722      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,056 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,835   2,129 1,696
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127  
Remote start     327 327
Third-row seat     744  
Options (change) 5,135 1,200 8,505 4,800
Options (change) 4,519 1,056 7,231 4,081
Destination 695 695 815 815
Total Price $40,510 $41,600 $40,935 $41,165
Total Invoice $36,864 $47,868 $37,365 $37,797

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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: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8
Model Year2007200720092009
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$40,935$41,165
Adjustments for Features0-415-175-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$41,185$40,760$40,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$620$0
Total Invoice$36,864$47,868$37,365$37,797
Adjustments for Features0-478-160-941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,864$47,390$37,205$36,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,526$349$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $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 
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $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$3,140$3,555$3,315$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$175$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-478-160-941

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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