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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: $14,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSummitSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,995 $64,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $46,926 $62,314 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Group IV 795      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Trailer Tow Group   995    
Panoramic sunroof   2,095    
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Group IV 708      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776    
Trailer Tow Group   886    
Panoramic sunroof   1,865    
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,790 5,085 7,830 5,535
Options (change) 2,484 4,527 6,658 4,707
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $52,780 $70,975 $38,675 $38,695
Total Invoice $50,405 $67,836 $34,821 $34,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,707
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSummitSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6470hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 19506, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20295/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$52,780$70,975$38,675$38,695
Adjustments for Features-9,295-11,36500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,485$59,610$38,675$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,125$0$20
Total Invoice$50,405$67,836$34,821$34,930
Adjustments for Features-8,877-10,86200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,528$56,974$34,821$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,446$0$109

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSummitSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat $150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
HDMI port$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires   $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,195$16,265$4,900$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,295$11,365$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,877-10,86200

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in113.7 in
Length189.8 in193.4 in
Width76.5 in73.7 in
Height69.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,546 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 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 Summit

Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height 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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