2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer

Features & Specs

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2018 Ford Explorer

Navigation

Optional

Available on Other Models

Parking Assistance

Standard

Optional

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Available on Other Models

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2018 Ford Explorer near Bethel Park, PA

There are so many great SUVs on the market today that it can be hard to narrow it done to what is best for you and your needs! We believe that the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2018 Ford Explorer are two of the very best options. The Grand Cherokee is versatile and luxurious while also rugged and well-equipped. The base trim level comes incredibly well equipped and there is an entire model made for the best off-roading! New changes for the 2018 model year include the quickest production SUV in the world, the Trackhawk model. The 2018 Explorer offers owners and luxurious look both inside and out, three rows of seating and refinement on the road! Sadly, there are no major updates for the 2018 model year. Are you ready to find out which SUV is the best of best? If so, read on!

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power & Handling

There are quite a few engine options for the 2018 Grand Cherokee. The most common choice is the well-loved and trusted 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. This engine creates 295 horsepower and comes with standard rear-wheel drive. When it comes to fuel economy this engine can get up to 26 mpg on the highway. Other engine options include an efficient 3.0-liter diesel V6 that outputs 240 hp and a powerful 5.7-liter V8 that delivers 360 hp! Performance Grand Cherokee models get their very own engines! The SRT model has a 6.4-liter V8 engine underneath the hood that generates 425 hp and gets the SUV from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The all-new Trackhawk model has a 6.2-liter turbocharged V8 underneath its hood. This engine delivers 707 hp and takes just 3.5 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph! All V8 engines are equipped with standard 4WD while V6 engines get standard RWD (this can be upgraded to 4WD on all models). Jeep connects all five of these engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2018 Ford Explorer Power & Handling

There aren't nearly as many engine options available for the 2018 Explorer. The standard choice is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that creates 290 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque. The EPA estimates that this engine can achieve 24 mpg on the highway with standard front-wheel drive. Other optional engines include a 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that cranks out 280 hp and a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that delivers 265 hp. All three engine options are connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission and each model comes equipped with steering wheel paddles shifters.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Features & Design

There is no other SUV that offers the same kind of style that the Grand Cherokee does year after year. Available in seven trim levels, we know there is a perfect model for everybody that will exceed all your needs! Standard features consist of dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker sound system, satellite radio, 17-inch wheels, satellite radio, two USB ports, heated exterior mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a rearview camera! For more advanced features you just move up throughout the other six trim levels. Some of the features include a 19-speaker audio system, LED daytime running lights, front parking sensors, a power liftgate, active noise-canceling technology, automatic wipers, power front seats, leather upholstery, a 115-volt power outlet, a heated steering wheel, and a self-parking system! For those that love off-roading, Jeep has created an entire trim level just for you: the Trailhawk!

2018 Ford Explorer Features & Design

Ford offers the Explorer in a total of five trim levels for the 2018 model year. Standard features comprise of cloth upholstery, 18-inch wheels, a rearview camera, manually adjustable front seats, and Sync voice controls. This base trim level is pretty bare. To get more advanced features you'll have to upgrade to a higher trim level. Some of those features include heated and ventilated front seats, firmer suspension tuning, a premium audio system, power folding third-row seats, an automated parking system, leather upholstery, a towing package, a panoramic sunroof, power adjustable pedals, and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.

Conclusions

There's a clear winner here and it's the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When it comes to standard features the Grand Cherokee's base model far surpasses the Explorer's and overall the available features throughout the trim levels are way better! Jeep also offers a few more engine options for the Grand Cherokee that crank out incredible power, two performance models, and an off-roading model that will exceed all your wants and needs! Take a trip down to Three Rivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today to check out our stock of Grand Cherokees and take one out for a spin! To learn more give the sales department a call at (412) 437-8090 or read out Grand Cherokee review below!