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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: $38,065

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,115

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,795 $39,895 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $34,724 $37,545 $27,273 $30,178
Trailer Tow Group 595 595    
Media Center 730N 465      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,440 1,440 1,295 1,295
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Luxury Package     1,290  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Third-row seat     875 375
Trailer Tow Group 530 530    
Media Center 730N 414      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,282 1,282 1,101 1,101
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Luxury Package     1,097  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Third-row seat     744 319
Options (change) 2,500 2,035 8,805 4,885
Options (change) 2,226 1,812 7,485 4,152
Destination 925 925 785 785
Total Price $40,220 $42,855 $38,835 $38,065
Total Invoice $37,875 $40,282 $35,543 $35,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $750
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$40,220$42,855$38,835$38,065
Adjustments for Features-2,380-4,6200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,840$38,235$38,835$37,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$1,020$0
Total Invoice$37,875$40,282$35,543$35,115
Adjustments for Features-2,241-4,3430-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,634$35,939$35,543$34,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$659$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220082008
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  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $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  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,080$8,320$3,700$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$4,620$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,241-4,3430-231

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in113.7 in
Length189.8 in193.4 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height69.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 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
36.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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