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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: $57,940

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $5,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8ST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,670 $49,000
Class IV trailer hitch 995  
Luxury Group II 4,495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,540  
Package 401A   3,875
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cargo cover   130
Class IV trailer hitch 886  
Luxury Group II 4,001  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,261  
Package 401A   3,681
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 8,030 7,695
Options (change) 7,148 7,310
Destination 925 1,245
Total Price $63,625 $57,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,047
Model Year20122021
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8ST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine470hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT5T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20255/55-20
Total Price$63,625$57,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,625$55,375

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8ST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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
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
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
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
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,955$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-379

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
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 Weight5,150 lb.4,701 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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See a complete comparison of Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested249068%
Total Not Requested115032%

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