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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: $38,675

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,095 $40,495 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,952 $38,046 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Group 595 595    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,395 1,295 1,295
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
Cargo cover     80 80
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Group 530 530    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,242 1,242 1,101 1,101
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
Cargo cover     68 68
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,990 1,990 7,830 5,535
Options (change) 1,772 1,772 6,658 4,707
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $40,080 $43,480 $38,675 $38,695
Total Invoice $37,719 $40,813 $34,821 $34,930

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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: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71
Model Year2013201320062006
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, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$40,080$43,480$38,675$38,695
Adjustments for Features-3,155-5,27000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,925$38,210$38,675$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$0$20
Total Invoice$37,719$40,813$34,821$34,930
Adjustments for Features-2,969-4,94700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,750$35,866$34,821$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,116$0$109

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320062006
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 start$150$150  
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 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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$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  $0
Alloy wheels $350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,030$8,145$2,875$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$5,270$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,969-4,94700

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
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 tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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