2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Ford Explorer
Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$52,5205-year total · $875/moPrice: $50,731 · 22 MPG
Depreciation: $27,831 · Fuel: $9,545
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500
2026 Ford Explorer
$53,0835-year total · $885/moPrice: $52,466 · 23 MPG
Depreciation: $28,705 · Fuel: $9,130
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500
Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($874 higher for the Ford Explorer) and fuel/energy ($415 lower for the Ford Explorer).
After 5 years, the Jeep Grand Cherokee keeps about 45% of its value and the Ford Explorer about 45%.
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