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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: $50,110

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $6,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,834

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8   
Difference: $8,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,965 $53,235
Base Invoice $39,389 $50,839
SRT Option Group 2 2,895  
Sunroof 800  
SRT Option Group 1 2,045  
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 625  
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
SRT Option Group 2 2,577  
Sunroof 712  
SRT Option Group 1 1,820  
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 556  
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 6,365 2,200
Options (change) 5,665 2,090
Destination 780 945
Total Price $50,110 $56,380
Total Invoice $45,834 $53,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,090
Model Year20092017
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,110$56,380
Adjustments for Features0-9,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,110$46,825
Total Invoice$45,834$53,874
Adjustments for Features0-9,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,834$44,744

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Satellite TV$400 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,355$17,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,130

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
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
Satellite TV400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested207583%
Total Not Requested41517%
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
Performance meter150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested185086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%

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