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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: $49,570

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,650

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSummitLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,995 $38,100
Base Invoice $48,836 $35,528
Trailer Tow Group IV 795  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Trailer Tow Package   570
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Rear bumper protector   85
Trailer Tow Group IV 708  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,741
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Trailer Tow Package   497
Polished alloy wheels   519
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   118
Rear bumper protector   74
Options (change) 2,790 10,575
Options (change) 2,484 9,227
Destination 1,095 895
Total Price $54,880 $49,570
Total Invoice $52,415 $45,650

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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: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,091
Model Year20182013
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSummitLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,880$49,570
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,080$49,570
Total Invoice$52,415$45,650
Adjustments for Features-2,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,741$45,650

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimSummitLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Towing camera$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal accent trim (optional)$0 
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 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,005$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,514 lb.4,535 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 Summit

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested412580%
Total Not Requested100020%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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