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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: $44,965

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $11,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,795 $52,730
Media Center 730N 465  
Trailer Tow Group 595  
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,495  
5.7L V8 1,495  
RWD 0  
Cargo cover   130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Media Center 730N 414  
Trailer Tow Group 530  
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,153  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,331  
5.7L V8 1,331  
RWD 0  
Cargo cover   124
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,345 2,125
Options (change) 4,759 2,019
Destination 825 1,245
Total Price $44,965 $56,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,177
Model Year20112021
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20275/45-21
Total Price$44,965$56,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,965$50,285

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,630$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-338

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in119.1 in
Length189.8 in198.8 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height69.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,780 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%
Adaptive Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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