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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: $44,250

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,524

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland   
Difference: $2,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandSRT8Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,895 $54,670 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,545 $52,150 $35,268
Trailer Tow Group 595    
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,395    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,440 2,540  
Class IV trailer hitch   995  
Luxury Group II   4,495  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Trailer Tow Package     570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Trailer Tow Group 530    
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,242    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,282 2,261  
Class IV trailer hitch   886  
Luxury Group II   4,001  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Trailer Tow Package     484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 3,430 8,030 8,795
Options (change) 3,054 7,148 7,476
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $44,250 $63,625 $47,475
Total Invoice $41,524 $60,223 $43,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandSRT8Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6470hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20295/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,250$63,625$47,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$61,150$46,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,900$0
Total Invoice$41,524$60,223$43,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,343-789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,524$57,880$42,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,356$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimOverlandSRT8Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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 panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,870$10,345$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,343-789

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length189.8 in197.1 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height69.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130051%
Total Not Requested125049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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