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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: $5,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,864

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $5,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,680 $39,705 $37,535
Base Invoice $31,650 $46,117 $34,952
Class IV trailer hitch 255    
Navigation system 2,085    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Polished alloy wheels 820   595
Sunroof 500    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,200  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Roof rack crossbars     120
Cargo cover     135
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
Class IV trailer hitch 224    
Navigation system 1,835    
Bluetooth cell phone link 242    
Polished alloy wheels 722   506
Sunroof 440    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,056  
Trailer Tow Package     484
Roof rack crossbars     106
Cargo cover     115
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Options (change) 5,135 1,200 7,360
Options (change) 4,519 1,056 6,278
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $40,510 $41,600 $45,720
Total Invoice $36,864 $47,868 $42,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,116
Model Year200720072011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V8330hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$40,510$41,600$45,720
Adjustments for Features0-415-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$41,185$41,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$36,864$47,868$42,055
Adjustments for Features0-478-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,864$47,390$37,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,526$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,555$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-478-4,075

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in112.6 in
Length186.6 in197.1 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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