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|  2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee |  vs. | 2024 Ford Explorer  |
| Â $36,495 | Â Starting MSRP | Â $36,760 |
|  3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine |  Engine |  2.3L EcoBoost Engine |
| Â 293 hp | Â Horsepower | Â 300 hp |
| Â 19 City / 26 Highway | Â Fuel Economy | Â 21 City / 28 Highway |
| Â 7,200 lbs | Â Towing Capacity | Â 5,600 lbs |
| Five to seven |  Seating Capacity | Six to seven |
If you're shopping for a family-friendly new vehicle for your Elgin drives, the Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. the Ford Explorer comparison is worth investigating. Both offer outstanding interiors, great gas mileage, and the space you need for your passengers and cargo space for weekly errands and weekend getaways. Read our comparison of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. the Ford Explorer to see which one of these SUVs deserves to be in your South Elgin garage. When looking over the Explorer or Grand Cherokee to put in your Streamwood garage, we think the Grand Cherokee rises higher.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer: Performance
You'll notice the 2024 Ford Explorer offers more standard power when you want extra horsepower or torque for Bartlett journeys. However, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV's available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine provides more towing capacity than the Ford Explorer's top EcoBoost engine.Â
Take a look at the engine specifications of these SUVs below.
Jeep Grand Cherokee:
- Base Engine: 293 hp
- Base Engine: 260 lb-ft of torqueÂ
- Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Max. Towing Capacity: 7,200 lbsÂ
Ford Explorer:
- Base Engine: 300 hp
- Base Engine: 310 lb-ft of torqueÂ
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Max. Towing Capacity: 5,600 lbs
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer: Safety Specs
When deciding on either the Explorer or Grand Cherokee, you'll want the best safety features available. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the one that wins out here. Look over the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer's advanced safety features with our list below.Â
Jeep Grand Cherokee:
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
- Advanced Brake Assist
- LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist
Ford Explorer:
- Rear-View Camera
- Lane-Keeping Assist
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
- And more!
Test Drive The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee at Elgin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamÂ
Ready to take a closer look at the Explorer or Grand Cherokee? Contact us or call 847-429-3815 to schedule a test drive of the Jeep SUV. If you need something bigger, consider a Jeep Grand Cherokee L, giving you all of the interior comforts of the smaller version with more cargo and passenger space thanks to three rows of seating. While we have you, look over our new vehicle specials to see how much money you could save!