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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: $39,610

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,238

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,220 $41,410 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,183 $37,954 $29,319 $32,901
Class IV trailer hitch 430      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720 1,720 1,295 1,295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Third-row seat     875  
Class IV trailer hitch 383      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,531 1,531 1,101 1,101
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 886      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Third-row seat     744  
Options (change) 3,145 1,720 7,180 4,800
Options (change) 2,800 1,531 6,104 4,081
Destination 780 780 815 815
Total Price $41,145 $43,910 $39,610 $41,165
Total Invoice $37,763 $40,265 $36,238 $37,797

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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: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6357hp 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)245/60-18245/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,145$43,910$39,610$41,165
Adjustments for Features-1,755-2,3700-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,390$41,540$39,610$40,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0$455
Total Invoice$37,763$40,265$36,238$37,797
Adjustments for Features-1,611-2,1730-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,152$38,092$36,238$36,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0$549

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
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 window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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  
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 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
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 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 $600
Total Value of Features$5,480$6,095$3,725$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$2,370$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,611-2,1730-1,010

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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

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 mirrors25No
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 Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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