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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: $64,275

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $7,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRTST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,895 $54,740
Trailer Tow Group 995  
Wheels, dark finish 995 595
Panoramic sunroof 2,095 1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Package 401A   3,875
Cargo cover   130
Trailer Tow Group 886  
Wheels, dark finish 886 565
Panoramic sunroof 1,865 1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
Package 401A   3,681
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 6,080 8,290
Options (change) 5,413 7,875
Destination 995 1,245
Total Price $71,970 $64,275

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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: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,786
Model Year20152020
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRTST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine470hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20255/55-20
Total Price$71,970$64,275
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,115$64,275

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152020
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSRTST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HDMI port$25 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
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 headliner$650 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,100$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8160

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152020
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in119.1 in
Length189.8 in198.8 in
Width76.5 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,150 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 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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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 ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested269074%
Total Not Requested95026%

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