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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: $48,265

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,267

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $4,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,575 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $38,292 $43,883 $51,512
SRT Option Group 2 2,075    
SRT Option Group 1 1,995    
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,090    
Sunroof 800    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
SRT Option Group 2 1,826    
SRT Option Group 1 1,756    
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 959    
Sunroof 704    
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,960 3,820 2,125
Options (change) 5,245 3,629 2,019
Destination 730 995 995
Total Price $48,265 $50,765 $57,060
Total Invoice $44,267 $48,507 $54,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $456
Model Year200820182018
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,265$50,765$57,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,915-10,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,265$45,850$46,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$44,267$48,507$54,526
Adjustments for Features0-4,696-10,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,267$43,811$44,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820182018
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,780$13,695$19,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,915$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,696-10,158

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in112.6 in
Length186.6 in198.3 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,726 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

SRT Option Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested217599%
Total Not Requested151%
SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Metal pedals75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%

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