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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: $56,380

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,874

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,295 $53,235
Base Invoice $57,229 $50,839
Class IV trailer hitch 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,540  
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Class IV trailer hitch 886  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,261  
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 3,535 2,200
Options (change) 3,147 2,090
Destination 995 945
Total Price $64,825 $56,380
Total Invoice $61,371 $53,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,873
Model Year20132017
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine470hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$64,825$56,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,825$51,800
Total Invoice$61,371$53,874
Adjustments for Features0-4,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,371$49,498

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRT8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
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
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-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$8,515$13,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,376

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length189.8 in198.3 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height69.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,150 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft381.7 ft3

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