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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: $4,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,560 $48,200 $54,275 $37,535
Luxury Group II 4,495      
Trailer Tow Group IV 795 795 795  
Blind spot warning system 595 595    
Active Safety Group 1,495 1,495    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,095
Package 302A       4,305
Trailer Tow Package       570
Polished alloy wheels       595
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Cargo cover       135
Luxury Group II 4,001      
Trailer Tow Group IV 708 708 708  
Blind spot warning system 530 530    
Active Safety Group 1,331 1,331    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 1,776 1,798
Package 302A       3,659
Trailer Tow Package       484
Polished alloy wheels       506
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Cargo cover       115
Options (change) 9,375 4,880 2,790 9,295
Options (change) 8,346 4,345 2,484 7,918
Destination 1,495 1,495 1,495 825
Total Price $52,430 $54,575 $58,560 $47,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,994
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10825, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,430$54,575$58,560$47,655
Adjustments for Features-1,510-3,150-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,920$51,425$54,470$47,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$3,550$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120212011
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Curve control   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Towing camera$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HDMI port$25$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Metal accent trim (optional)  $0 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,780$9,420$10,360$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$3,150$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-283-337-2780

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212011
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.4,579 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

Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Active noise reduction0No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Towing camera50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested317576%
Total Not Requested102524%
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%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80039%
Total Not Requested125061%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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
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 - active500Yes
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 Requested352589%
Total Not Requested45011%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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