The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2025 Ford Explorer are perfect for tackling tough terrain and offer a powerful, smooth ride while traversing city streets. But how do you know which one to pick? To help you decide which midsize SUV suits you best, here are the details of both!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s more recent redesign was in 2022—there are no major changes from its redesign as of yet.
- 2025 Ford Explorer trims start at about $41,350 and go up to about $57,100; the Grand Cherokee has seen a price reduction of $38,490 to $65,035 for its trims.
- The Explore lineup loses three trims for 2025—XLT, Limited, Timberline, and King Ranch. The Active (Base), ST-Line, ST, and Platinum remain.
Trims and Prices of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Ford Explorer
In terms of style and design, the Grand Cherokee will remain unchanged from 2024. However, the Cherokee’s trims and price points include:
- Laredo A: $38,490
- Laredo: $39,030
- Laredo X: $39,780
- Altitude: $43,635
- Altitude X: $44,135
- Limited: $44,900
- Overland: $58,990
- Summit: $60,555
- Summit Reserve: $65,035
Some cosmetic tweaks were made to the 2025 Explorer, including the addition of interior soft-touch surfaces. Ford’s Digital Experience, allowing you to stream videos, play games via Google Play and surf the web (while parked, of course), was also introduced. The BlueCruise hands-free driving system is a recent addition, as is a refreshed front fascia, grille, headlights, lower air inlets, and tail lights.
The following trims are available for 2025. They are:
- Active: $41,380
- ST-Line: $46,190
- Platinum: $53,695
- ST: $55,835
The Tremor is set to debut in the lineup in 2026.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Ford Explorer: Comparing Performance and Powertrain Options
The Grand Cherokee's 3.6-L naturally aspirated V-6, generating 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, is mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional. The Grand Cherokee also offers a rear limited-slip differential, two transfer cases, and (optional) air suspension for more ground clearance to make your time on the trail even more safe and enjoyable.
In the Explorer, the Active, ST-Line, and Platinum models are powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 300 horses and 310 pound-feet of torque. The ST features a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, cranking out 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. (This engine is optional on the Platinum trim.) All engines pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive as standard and optional all-wheel drive.
The Grand Cherokee wins the towing competition—its capacity is 6,200 pounds. The Explorer featuring the Class III Towing package has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Ford Explorer: Interior Comfort and Features Compared
The Grand Cherokee is big—no matter where you sit, there’s more than enough room to move! Adult passengers have enough space to even recline a bit. When it comes to staying connected, the Cherokee features Jeep’s highly-regarded Uconnect 5 infotainment system with an available integrated navigation system. Also standard is smartphone integration and several USB ports, so you can easily charge their devices along the way.
The Ford Explorer has added soft-touch surfaces and its Digital Experience, allowing you to surf the web, stream videos and play games via Google Play via your phone. The BlueCruise hands-free driving system is new to the Explorer as well.
Which SUV Best Suits Your Needs—the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee or 2025 Ford Explorer?
When it comes to power and variety, the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes the lead with its wide range of trims and engine options and offers the most flexibility to meet your needs. Stop by and drive this SUV today!