2016 Ford Explorer vs 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2016 Ford Explorer

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	16	23	$31,894	$33,050
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	16	23	$41,352	$43,300
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Platinum	16	22	$50,587	$52,970
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$41,543	$43,500
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	16	23	$33,807	$35,400
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$29,964	$31,050
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$39,442	$41,300
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	24	$31,897	$33,400

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4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary	18	25	$32,119	$32,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door High Altitude	18	25	$45,533	$47,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	18	25	$32,119	$32,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	18	25	$38,251	$39,565
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited 75th Anniversary	18	25	$38,251	$39,565
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	18	25	$45,533	$47,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT	13	19	$63,060	$65,695
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT Night	13	19	$63,060	$65,695
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Summit	18	25	$50,555	$52,795
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door 75th Anniversary	19	26	$29,860	$29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door High Altitude	19	26	$42,668	$44,395
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	19	26	$29,860	$29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	19	26	$36,316	$37,565
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited 75th Anniversary	19	26	$36,316	$37,565
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	19	26	$42,668	$44,395
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Summit	19	26	$47,690	$49,795

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,894

$32,119

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,050

$32,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$551 / month

$538 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Ford Explorer doesn't need to rely on hardcore off-road tools--not with its firm road manners, plush interiors, and choice of turbocharged power.

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a lot more than first appearances might suggest: a true luxury vehicle, a capable off-roader, and a fuel-efficient diesel highway hauler—potentially all in the same build.

TCC Likes

Excellent ride comfort
Passenger space
Fuel-efficient for a three-row vehicle

Premium look and feel
Responsive 8-speed automatics
Ecodiesel's 30-mpg rating, 730-mile range

TCC Dislikes

Not as rugged as some might want
Turbo-4's more capable, but drops city MPGs
Middle seat too low to some

Quite pricey, to be without a luxury badge
Grille design still not in alignment
Hemi is too thirsty for what it provides

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.8

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

58.7

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

39.2

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

105.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

76.5

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

198.3

189.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.3

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

36.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

37.1

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P265/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TDC

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P265/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TDC

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4629

4677

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

160

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

260 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

998-1

ERC

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

293 @ 6400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

3.14

Trans Order Code

44J

DFL

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Short And Long Arm

Emissions

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

9.3

8.4

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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