Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Comparison

Jeep® Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Comparison: How the Grand Cherokee Shines

Between the Jeep® Grand Cherokee and the Ford Explorer, you have two of the most popular and reliable SUVs money can buy in Whitefish, MT. Each brings a lot to the table, but which stands out and works better for you? That is what we are here to help you discover. See our comparison here, and then visit us in store to learn more about what we offer.

Performance

Jeep® Grand Cherokee: The Jeep® Grand Cherokee features a 3.6-liter V6 with 293 horsepower. That's very close to the base powertrain in the Explorer, which offers 300 horsepower. The Grand Cherokee shines with its numerous all-wheel drive systems, including one with an electronically locking limited-slip differential. This Jeep® SUV can also tow 6,200 pounds, more than the Explorer.

Ford Explorer: The Ford Explorer may offer up to 400 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged V6, but that is where its advantage ends. The Explorer can only tow up to 5,000 pounds, and only one all-wheel drive system is available.

Design

Jeep® Grand Cherokee: The Grand Cherokee SUV offers a modern exterior design that is attractive and ready to impress. With vibrant color options and eye-catching wheels, there is much to love about it. Plus, its rugged good looks will always make you smile.

Ford Explorer: The Ford Explorer offers similar looks to the Grand Cherokee, but still doesn't offer the same rugged, handsome styling. Instead, the Explorer is broad-shouldered and lacks the curb appeal the Jeep® SUV generously offers.

Interior

Jeep® Grand Cherokee: While the base models offer the essentials, higher trim levels quickly get more premium. Find quilted leather upholstery, high-tech displays, and even opulent open-pore wood trim. With plenty of interior space for occupants and great comfort features, the Grand Cherokee seamlessly outclasses the competition.

Ford Explorer: The Ford Explorer is an SUV that favors form over function for drivers around Kalispell. However, it still offers some cozy interior color schemes and more soft-touch materials than you may expect. One area where the Explorer beats the Jeep® SUV is that it offers a third row, even if that third row is a bit cramped. The Jeep® Grand Cherokee L adds the third row you are looking for around Columbia Falls.

Technology

Jeep® Grand Cherokee: Expect the Grand Cherokee to have a standard 8.4-inch touchscreen or an available 10.1-inch touchscreen. Higher-end models receive a 10.0-inch head-up display and another 10.3-inch screen for the front passenger. A nine-speaker Alpine audio system or a 19-speaker McIntosh system is available as an upgrade.

Ford Explorer: The Ford Explorer offers a bigger base display, coming in at 13.2 inches, but it does not offer any other screens and only offers an upgrade to a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo system.

Warranty

Jeep® Grand Cherokee: When it comes to the warranty, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee features the same three-year or 36,000-mile Limited Warranty and the five-year or 60,000-mile Powertrain Warranty as the Explorer. However, the difference is that the Jeep® brand offers complimentary maintenance for three years and unlimited miles.

Ford Explorer: The Ford Explorer has the same warranties as the Grand Cherokee, but does not offer complimentary scheduled maintenance.

The Jeep® Grand Cherokee is the Right Choice

The Jeep® Grand Cherokee is the right choice for drivers around Evergreen, Flathead Valley, and nearby great communities. While the Ford Explorer is still a good SUV, the Grand Cherokee has more to offer you. The new Jeep® Grand Cherokee in Whitefish is waiting to meet you in our showroom today. Feel free to schedule a test drive to make the most of your visit to our dealership. Contact us if you have questions.