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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: $52,230

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $11,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,187

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,670 $41,675
Base Invoice $52,150 $38,862
Luxury Group II 4,495  
Class IV trailer hitch 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,540  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Luxury Group II 4,001  
Class IV trailer hitch 886  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,261  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 8,030 9,660
Options (change) 7,148 8,430
Destination 925 895
Total Price $63,625 $52,230
Total Invoice $60,223 $48,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,468
Model Year20122014
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine470hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$63,625$52,230
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,025$52,230
Total Invoice$60,223$48,187
Adjustments for Features-5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,655$48,187

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,680$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5680

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
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 Weight5,150 lb.4,921 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 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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

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