2011 Ford Explorer vs 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2011 Ford Explorer

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	17	23	$28,726	$30,360
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$36,772	$39,535
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	17	23	$31,299	$33,520
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	25	$26,886	$28,360
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	25	$34,952	$37,535
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	25	$29,479	$31,520

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4WD 4-Door 70th Anniversary

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door 70th Anniversary	16	22	$30,601	$32,215
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	16	22	$30,601	$32,215
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	16	22	$36,971	$39,215
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	16	22	$39,774	$42,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland Summit	16	22	$39,774	$42,295
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door 70th Anniversary	16	23	$28,711	$30,215
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	16	23	$28,711	$30,215
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	16	23	$34,626	$36,715
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	16	23	$36,519	$38,795
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland Summit	16	23	$36,519	$38,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,726

$30,601

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,360

$32,215

Monthly Payment Estimate

$506 / month

$537 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Ford Explorer a formidable shot right at the heart of the crossover market--one that's sure to pull some of the remaining SUV loyalists off their very high horses.

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is one capable, good-looking crossover—and a welcome sign of life from Chrysler.

TCC Likes

Fine blend of SUV and crossover styling
Tall, spacious cabin
Well-wired electric steering

Upscale appearance
Roomy, well-fitted interior
All-wheel drive for all tastes

TCC Dislikes

Not quite the off-roader it once was
MyFord Touch's learning curve and glitches
....wait, we're thinking...

The softer side of Jeep style?
New V-6 engine booms
We’d like more gears, please

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.0

58.0

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

57.0

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.8

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

105.4

Second Hip Room (in)

56.7

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

58.7

Third Leg Room (in)

33.2

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

39.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

67.0

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

197.1

189.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.4

69.4

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.0

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.6

114.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

76.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

68.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

21.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

35.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.6 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.9 x 1.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

37.1

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.67

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

18.9

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T165/80D17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

TV9

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

P265/50R20

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

TV9

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

P265/50R20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

750

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4732

4660

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

20 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

20 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Mini

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

14.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

160

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol V6

Fuel System

SMPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4100

260 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

998

ERB

Displacement

3.5L/213

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

290 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.19

Trans Order Code

44J

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

3.09

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.59

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.41

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson

Independent SLA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.26

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

10.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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