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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: $36,665

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,952

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,220 $41,410 $42,965 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $34,183 $37,954 $39,389 $26,790 $29,361
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720 1,720   1,295 1,295
SRT Option Group 1     2,045    
Sunroof     800 850 850
SRT Option Group 2     2,895    
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group     625    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,450  
235/65R18       695  
Satellite radio       195 195
Cargo cover       90 90
Remote start       385 385
Obstacle detection, rear       255  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,531 1,531   1,101 1,101
SRT Option Group 1     1,820    
Sunroof     712 723 723
SRT Option Group 2     2,577    
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group     556    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,232  
235/65R18       591  
Satellite radio       166 166
Cargo cover       77 77
Remote start       326 326
Obstacle detection, rear       217  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,720 1,720 6,365 7,560 5,160
Options (change) 1,531 1,531 5,665 6,427 4,387
Destination 780 780 780 735 735
Total Price $39,720 $43,910 $50,110 $36,665 $37,010
Total Invoice $36,494 $40,265 $45,834 $33,952 $34,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,054
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6357hp V8420hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/45-20235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$39,720$43,910$50,110$36,665$37,010
Adjustments for Features-1,620-2,710-3,87000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,100$41,200$46,240$36,665$37,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$8,140$0$345
Total Invoice$36,494$40,265$45,834$33,952$34,483
Adjustments for Features-1,488-2,485-3,54000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,006$37,780$42,294$33,952$34,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,774$7,288$0$531

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control $25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch $300   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Tow hook(s), rear $25   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite TV$400$400$400  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50
Performance meter  $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires$0$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,995$6,085$7,245$3,375$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$2,710$3,870$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,488-2,485-3,54000

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
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
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Metal pedals75No
Performance meter150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested87541%
SRT Option Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite TV400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested134052%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested46535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 mirrors25Yes
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 Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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