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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: $38,140

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,366

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,715 $39,855 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,501 $36,296 $27,518 $29,578
Class IV trailer hitch 280      
White-letter tires 190 190    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,200 1,295 1,295
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Roof rack crossbars     60 60
Cargo cover     80 80
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Class IV trailer hitch 246      
White-letter tires 167 167    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,056 1,101 1,101
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Roof rack crossbars     51 51
Cargo cover     68 68
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,670 1,390 7,295 5,595
Options (change) 1,469 1,223 6,203 4,758
Destination 730 730 645 645
Total Price $39,115 $41,975 $38,140 $38,755
Total Invoice $35,700 $38,249 $34,366 $34,981

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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: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $199
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V8330hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$39,115$41,975$38,140$38,755
Adjustments for Features-1,680-2,29500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,435$39,680$38,140$38,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$0$615
Total Invoice$35,700$38,249$34,366$34,981
Adjustments for Features-1,533-2,09100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,167$36,158$34,366$34,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,991$0$615

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
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 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$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 
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,680$5,295$3,000$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$2,295$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,533-2,09100

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%
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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