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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: $47,655

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,890 $43,595 $48,995 $64,895 $37,535
Base Invoice $35,675 $41,904 $46,926 $62,314 $34,952
Advanced Technology Group 1,995 1,995      
Luxury Group II 4,200        
Power passenger seat 175        
Trailer Tow Group IV 795 795 795    
Uconnect 8.4N 650        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,095
Trailer Tow Group       995  
Panoramic sunroof       2,095 1,595
Package 302A         4,305
Trailer Tow Package         570
Polished alloy wheels         595
Cargo cover         135
Advanced Technology Group 1,776 1,776      
Luxury Group II 3,738        
Power passenger seat 156        
Trailer Tow Group IV 708 708 708    
Uconnect 8.4N 578        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 1,776 1,776 1,798
Trailer Tow Group       886  
Panoramic sunroof       1,865 1,356
Package 302A         3,659
Trailer Tow Package         484
Polished alloy wheels         506
Cargo cover         115
Options (change) 9,810 4,785 2,790 5,085 9,295
Options (change) 8,732 4,260 2,484 4,527 7,918
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $47,695 $49,375 $52,780 $70,975 $47,655
Total Invoice $45,402 $47,159 $50,405 $67,836 $43,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,436
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10825, 19506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,695$49,375$52,780$70,975$47,655
Adjustments for Features-285-1,925-3,015-5,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,410$47,450$49,765$65,715$47,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$2,355$18,305$0
Total Invoice$45,402$47,159$50,405$67,836$43,695
Adjustments for Features-271-1,839-2,879-5,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,131$45,320$47,526$62,809$43,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$2,395$17,678$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Curve control    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Cargo net $40$40 $40
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$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$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
HDMI port$25$25$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50  
Performance meter   $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,280$8,920$10,010$12,255$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$1,925$3,015$5,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-271-1,839-2,879-5,0270

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length189.8 in197.1 in
Width76.5 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,546 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 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 Limited

Advanced Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested240064%
Total Not Requested137536%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested75051%
Total Not Requested72549%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Advanced Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
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 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 Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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