2024 Ford Explorer v 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Which SUV Is Right for You? Compare the 2024 Ford Explorer and the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Are you looking for a capable and sophisticated SUV? The 2024 Ford Explorer and 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee are top contenders in the midsize crossover SUV market. To help you choose which is right for you, read as our Riverside Ford team in Macon, Georgia, shares this comprehensive 2024 SUV comparison of two of the best family SUVs: the Ford Explorer vs. the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Power and Performance

Ford offers the 2024 Explorer in eight trims: the Base, XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, Limited, ST, King Ranch, and the top-level Platinum. The 2024 Grand Cherokee has nine trims: the Laredo A, Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude, Altitude X, Limited, Overland, Summit, and the top-tier Summit Reserve.

The Explorer has two engine options, while the Grand Cherokee has one engine for all two-row trims.

2024 Ford Explorer

Ford has a reputation for building reliable, capable, and performance-oriented vehicles, and the 2024 Explorer has all these desirable features. Under the hood of the lower Explorer trims, you’ll find a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.

Move up to the higher trims, and this SUV has a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that delivers an impressive 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive comes standard on all trims, but intelligent four-wheel drive (4WD) is available. The Timberline comes standard with 4WD. When properly equipped, this mighty SUV can tow up to 5,600 pounds. Fuel economy varies, ranging from 20 to 24 mpg combined.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Under the 2024 Grand Cherokee hood is a 3.6-liter V-6 engine producing 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This SUV comes with rear-wheel or optional four-wheel drive. The Grand Cherokee can tow up to 6,200 pounds with the right equipment. The EPA gives the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy estimates ranging from 17 to 22 mpg combined.

Interior Comfort and Space

The Ford Explorer has three rows of seats, while the Grand Cherokee has two rows, although three are available in the Grand Cherokee L. Each trim builds on the basics of the previous ones, and you’ll find more upscale features as you move up the trims of both SUVs.

2024 Ford Explorer

The 2024 Explorer excels in room and comfort. Up to seven people can ride comfortably inside this SUV, with an overall passenger volume of 152.7 cubic feet. With flexible seating, the cargo space ranges from 18.2 cubic feet to 87.8 cubic feet, with plenty of room to carry supplies, luggage, and groceries. The upper trims add refined features, such as leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Grand Cherokee is a smaller SUV with two rows of seats that can fit up to five people. It has an overall passenger volume of 145 cubic feet. Storage space ranges from 37.7 cubic feet to 70.8 cubic feet. Like the 2024 Ford Explorer, the Grand Cherokee has premium features on the higher trims, such as leather upholstery, four-zone automatic climate control, and a panoramic sunroof.

Technology Features

Ford and Jeep equip their SUVs with innovative technological features everyone will appreciate.

2024 Ford Explorer

The 2024 Explorer has superior user-friendly technology, including the SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8- or 10.1-inch touch screen. It has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system is standard on all but the Base trim. Additional features include voice-activated navigation and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Passengers riding in the back of the Explorer can stay entertained with the optional rear-seat multimedia system.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep uses the Uconnect infotainment system with an 8.4- or 10.1-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Only the upper trims have a nine-speaker Alpine sound system, and rear-seat entertainment screens are available.

Safety and Reliability

These two popular midsize SUVs have numerous safety features.

2024 Ford Explorer

Ford prioritizes driver and passenger safety, equipping the 2024 Explorer with Ford’s Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technology. Standard and available features include the following:

• A lane-keeping system.
• Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking.
• A blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Automatic high-beam headlights.
• Evasive steering assist.
• Hill descent control.
• A rear-view camera.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2024 Ford Explorer an overall five-star safety rating, the highest a vehicle can get.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2024 Grand Cherokee’s standard safety features include:

• Full-speed forward collision warning with active braking.
• Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection.
• Parking sensors.
• Lane-keep assist.
• Adaptive cruise control.

The NHTSA gives the 2024 Grand Cherokee an overall five-star rating.

Pricing and Value

Explore the prices and value of the 2024 Ford Explorer and the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

2024 Ford Explorer

With three rows of seats, superb cargo space, and two engine options, the Ford Explorer offers exceptional value for families. The 2024 Explorer has a starting MSRP of $36,860 for the base trim, with the Platinum trim at $54,770.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2024 Grand Cherokee costs more than the 2024 Explorer for a two-row SUV. The base Laredo A starts at $36,495, with the Summit Reserve at $67,040.

The Riverside Ford Advantage

Buying a new vehicle should be a pleasant experience, and our Riverside Ford team makes your shopping experience for the 2024 Ford Explorer stress- and hassle-free. From the moment you contact us or walk into our Macon, Georgia, dealership, we welcome you with a warm smile. Our professional sales staff listens to what you want and need for a new vehicle and works with you to find the best trim to fit your lifestyle.

Take the 2024 Ford Explorer for a Test Drive Today

While the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee have similar features and capabilities, the Explorer shines with its reputation for reliability, capability, and family-friendly features. Contact us today to learn more about the 2024 Ford Explorer and schedule a time to take your favorite trim for a test drive. Once you find the Ford Explorer model of your dreams, our professional finance team will work with you to find the perfect auto loan for your new Explorer purchase.