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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: $40,220

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,365

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,795 $39,895 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,724 $37,545 $29,319 $32,901
Trailer Tow Group 595 595    
Media Center 730N 465      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,440 1,440 1,295 1,295
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Third-row seat     875  
Trailer Tow Group 530 530    
Media Center 730N 414      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,282 1,282 1,101 1,101
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Third-row seat     744  
Options (change) 2,500 2,035 8,505 4,800
Options (change) 2,226 1,812 7,231 4,081
Destination 925 925 815 815
Total Price $40,220 $42,855 $40,935 $41,165
Total Invoice $37,875 $40,282 $37,365 $37,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,210
Model Year2012201220092009
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$40,935$41,165
Adjustments for Features-2,440-4,6800-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,780$38,175$40,935$40,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$870$0
Total Invoice$37,875$40,282$37,365$37,797
Adjustments for Features-2,298-4,3990-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,577$35,883$37,365$36,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$578$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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 
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  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$6,240$8,480$3,800$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$4,680$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,298-4,3990-1,010

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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 information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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