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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: $38,065

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,115

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSummitSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,495 $66,895 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $48,371 $64,199 $27,273 $30,178
Trailer Tow Group IV 795      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Trailer Tow Group   995    
Panoramic sunroof   2,095    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Luxury Package     1,290  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
Trailer Tow Group IV 708      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776    
Trailer Tow Group   886    
Panoramic sunroof   1,865    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Luxury Package     1,097  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
Options (change) 2,790 5,085 8,805 4,885
Options (change) 2,484 4,527 7,485 4,152
Destination 1,095 1,095 785 785
Total Price $54,380 $73,075 $38,835 $38,065
Total Invoice $51,950 $69,821 $35,543 $35,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,398
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorerExplorer
TrimSummitSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6470hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 19506, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20295/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$54,380$73,075$38,835$38,065
Adjustments for Features-10,120-12,0650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,260$61,010$38,835$37,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,750$1,020$0
Total Invoice$51,950$69,821$35,543$35,115
Adjustments for Features-9,668-11,5280-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,282$58,293$35,543$34,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,011$659$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720082008
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 window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
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 cover$75$75  
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
Towing camera$50$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
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  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $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 headliner$650$650  
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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,095$18,040$5,975$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,120$12,065$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,668-11,5280-231

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
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 tire75Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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