Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee WK contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK.
When we compare the Ford Explorer's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK's specifications and ratings, the Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Explorer's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK's specifications and ratings, the Ford Explorer is a better car than the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK.
Pricing: A used 2022 Ford Explorer ranges from $25,159 to $43,989 while a used 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is priced between $22,990 to $33,745.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Explorer loses 52.9 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK loses 46.9 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK retains 6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Explorer.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK base engine makes 293 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 501 miles. The Grand Cherokee WK is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles.This gives the Ford Explorer the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Ford Explorer has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Explorer has higher safety ratings than the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.50 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
40999 - 61151
Starting MSRP:
35510
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33268
Price Range:
25159 - 43989
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
31821
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
25159 - 43117
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28585
Price Range:
22990 - 33745
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
31821
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
25159 - 43117
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1129
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39655
# Good or Great Deals:
491
Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Explorer
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.153
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
25.484132167344647
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.61477611992813
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Ford Explorer Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
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2 out of / 34Ranking
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6 out of / 34Ranking
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16 out of / 32Ranking
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19 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 34Ranking
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26 out of / 32Ranking
30 out of / 67Ranking
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32 out of / 56Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 56Ranking
62 out of / 67Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 67Ranking
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46 out of / 67Ranking
62 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Explorer Trim Levels
Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Trim Levels
Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.50 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 501 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
170.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4345 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4513 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Forged Green
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Light Frost Beige
Black
Black
