Comparison - Ford Explorer ST 2021 - vs - Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe 2022

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
52,605
Updated: 
25 Jan 2020
$
63,660
Updated: 
06 Oct 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
6
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.60gals
19.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Carbonized Gray Metallic
#4F453E
Star white Metallic Tri-coat
#FDFFFB
Atlas Blue Metallic
#0741D6
Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#4A1414
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#E60E28
Agate Black Metallic
#303030
Iconic Silver Metallic
#C7CAD0
Color: 
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
#3D7EBA
Baltic Grey Metallic Clear Coat
#505251
Silver Zynith
#93999B
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#000000
Midnight Sky
#000000
Bright White Clear Coat
#FFFFFF

Electric

Full Charge Range: 
26mi
Full Charge Time: 
3.4 hr. EPA Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By: 
thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Modern design with a rugged vibe,
plethora of models,
luxury-car trimmings on high-end versions.

Cons
All-wheel drive costs extra;
top models are priced in luxury-brand territory;
we'll miss you, Hemi V-8.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Stellar off-roading abilities
Balanced ride and handling
Upscale cabin with comfortable seating
Straightforward infotainment tech

Cons
Underwhelming powertrains
Below-average cargo capacity
Expensive

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
23.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
415ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
470ft-lbs
at 5 250rpm
Horsepower: 
400hp
at 5 500rpm
375hp
at 5 250rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Automatic Parking Assist
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Keyless Ignition
Rear parking sensors
Adaptive cruise control
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Heated steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
199.30in
193.50in
Width: 
78.90in
77.50in
Height: 
70.20in
70.90in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
10.90in
Front Track: 
66.90in
Rear Track: 
66.90in
Wheel Base: 
119.10in
116.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
39.40
Front Leg Room: 
43.00in
41.30in
Rear leg room: 
39.00in
38.20in
Front Hip Room: 
59.20in
57.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.80in
59.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
59.10in
56.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
61.90in
58.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
87.80cu.ft
70.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5600lbs
6000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.20cu.ft
37.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
35.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.00degrees
30.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4701.00lbs
5524.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
2 one-touch power windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Leather
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Premium leather/sueded microfiber
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Multi-level heating
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Adjustable stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
USB With External Media Control
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
12 Total Speakers
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Alpine premium brand speakers
506 watts stereo output
9 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Body-color door handles with black insert
Liftgate Appliqué - black
Black mesh insert with chrome bars
EXPLORER badge on hood
Rain-Sensing Wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 In.
18 x 8.0 in.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All season tires
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
4-wheel ABS
Brake drying
Emergency braking preparation
LED headlamp
Turn signal mirrors
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
Smoker's Package
ST High-Performance Pack
Equipment Group 401A
Premium Technology Package
ST Street Pack
Quick Order Package 27K
Advanced ProTech Group II
Luxury Tech Group III
Mopar Finishing Package
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Lock Kit
Roof Rails
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Splash Guards
Roof-Rail Crossbars
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Interior Options: 
2nd Row Bench
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System
Cargo Area Management System
All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats
Cargo Mat
Uconnect 5 Navigation w/10.1" Display

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, leather
#000000
Color: 
Global Black, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#000000