Looking for your next family-friendly, adventure-ready SUV near Woodbury, Deptford, and West Deptford, NJ? If so, you're likely considering popular Ford and Jeep models like the 2021 Explorer and the 2021 Grand Cherokee. But how do you know which one will suit you best?
Our team at Ace Ford created this head-to-head comparison of the Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee to help you make an informed decision as you pick out your next set of wheels.
Inside the cabin of these SUVs, you can let in extra natural light through an optional twin-panel moonroof in the 2021 Ford Explorer or through an available CommandView® Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof in the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When it comes to seating capacity, and interior dimensions, however, one of these models offers more:
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| Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Seating | 6 or 7 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 152.7 cubic feet | 105 cubic feet |
| Maximum Cargo Volume | 87.8 cubic feet | 68.3 cubic feet |
If you want the added flexibility to accommodate more passengers and belongings, the 2021 Ford Explorer will likely be a better fit. With the available third row PowerFold® seats, you can make it easy for passengers to climb aboard or to maximize the cargo area. In comparison, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn't offer third-row seating.
In addition to having a more spacious cabin, the Ford Explorer also offers creature comforts you won't find available in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Optional multi-contour seats with Active Motion® technology feature five massage modes that provide isolated relaxation focusing on either the upper or lower back muscles, so you can truly relax on the road.
Along with its intuitive infotainment system, the 2021 Ford Explorer comes standard with the following Ford Co-Pilot360™ safety features that boost your senses and keep you more secure as you travel:
Over in the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will find some similar standard features, including a ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection. However, you'll need to upgrade if you want the benefits of Automatic Emergency Braking and a Lane-Keeping System.
To help you tackle challenging road and weather conditions with confidence, you can upgrade either model with reliable all-wheel drive systems. The 2021 Ford Explorer takes this a step further with the optional Terrain Management System™ that features an array of selectable drive modes, including Normal and Sport, as well as:
Unfortunately, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee does not offer a comparable system to this one. Similarly, though this Jeep SUV offers a standard towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, the Ford Explorer offers a larger standard 5,300-pound towing capacity. So, if you want to stick with the standard model, you'll get more capability from the Ford.
Now that you know a bit more about how these vehicles measure up, it's time to decide. All of us at Ace Ford think you'll appreciate the larger cabin, touchscreen, and standard towing capacity offered by the Ford Explorer.
To see for yourself, contact us to schedule your 2021 Ford Explorer test drive near Woodbury, Deptford, and West Deptford, NJ, today!
