Compare The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

The Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. The Ford Explorer

Jeep and Ford both remain American automotive mainstays - providing generations of American citizens with reliable, iconic models to suit the heavy-duty needs of the hardworking craftsman, or the desired comfort, convenience and luxury preferences of the daily commuter. The Ford Explorer, with its utilization by Police forces across the country, has proven itself a worthy contender for drivers seeking both exceptional performance specifications and brawny exterior styling. With its interior boasting an array of advanced technological features and comfortable upholstery materials, the Ford Explorer remains a formidable opponent for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers drivers a significant range of both performance specifications and technological advancements often overlooked by aspiring midsize SUV owners. Discover the difference between the Jeep Grand Cherokee and its rival, the Ford Explorer, below.

Power, Performance and Capability

The Ford Explorer offers drivers their selection of one of three engines - including two EcoBoost® engines with impressive performance specifications. The strongest available engine for the Ford Explorer, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost®, exerts an impressive 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet. Additionally, its standard Intelligent four-wheel drive with terrain management system™ and hill descent control™ system provide ample degrees of off-road capacity.

Conversely, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and its numerous trim levels boast far superior performance specifications and off-road capabilities. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk® and its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V8 exerts a monstrous 707 horsepower and 645 pound-feet, making the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk the fastest accelerating SUV, with the fastest quarter-mile time and highest torque output of any production SUV. Or, should drivers desire additional off-road capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk® comes equipped with best-in-class off-road capabilities due to its various off-road specific systems like a Quadra-Lift® air suspension, Selec-Speed® control with hill ascent control, and a Quadra-Drive® II system with a rear electronic limited-slip differential. With a 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine optional on select trims, and two other engine options available across the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee's twelve available trim levels, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vastly outstrips the Ford Explorer in every performance and off-road category by a wide margin.

Interior, Technology and Safety

The Ford Explorer offers drivers a comfortable interior that's straightforward and spacious, but lacking in the sheer quantity of luxurious materials and ergonomic styling found within the Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the Platinum trim level of the Ford Explorer offers a variety of impressive features, such as the SYNC® 3 infotainment system, twin-panel moonroof, and premium sound system, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers many of the same amenities but to an even greater degree.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee boasts available plush Natura Plus leather upholstery that's heated and ventilated, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a personalized instrument cluster, and the available, intuitive and powerful Uconnect® systems and accompanying 8.4-inch available touchscreen. Enhancing safety, security, and convenience, the Uconnect® systems found within the Jeep Grand Cherokee feature SiriusXM Guardian™ systems for remote access to your vehicle for unparalleled convenience and peace of mind. With 68.3 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity further amending the Jeep Grand Cherokee's superiority, the Ford Explorer falls unfortunately short of matching the sheer quantity of interior amenities offered by the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Available Trim Levels and Pricing

The Ford Explorer and its five trim levels offer drivers an ample selection to personalize their SUV. Ranging from $32,140 (Explorer trim) to $53,940 (Platinum trim), the Ford Explorer sits comfortably in a moderately expensive range for SUV buyers. Undercutting the price of the Ford Explorer by a notable margin, the Jeep Grand Cherokee trims start at $30,895 (Laredo trim), and extend to $87,645 (Trackhawk® model variant) for drivers seeking another echelon of performance capabilities. By covering more price increments than the Ford Explorer, drivers may select a Jeep Grand Cherokee more closely suited to their preferences and budget with ease.

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