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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,755

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,637

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCommanderCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $38,885 $42,645
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,667 $39,051
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,720 1,720
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Class IV trailer hitch     280  
5.7L V8     820  
RWD     0  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,531 1,531
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Class IV trailer hitch     249  
5.7L V8     730  
RWD     0  
Options (change) 9,910 8,210 2,820 1,720
Options (change) 8,474 7,029 2,510 1,531
Destination 645 645 780 780
Total Price $40,755 $41,370 $42,485 $45,145
Total Invoice $36,637 $37,252 $38,957 $41,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Commander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $546
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCommanderCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8357hp V8357hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$40,755$41,370$42,485$45,145
Adjustments for Features00-1,935-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,755$41,370$40,550$42,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,510
Total Invoice$36,637$37,252$38,957$41,362
Adjustments for Features00-1,774-2,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,637$37,252$37,183$38,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,353

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCommanderCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite TV  $400$400
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,200$5,135$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,935$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,774-2,826

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerCommander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.5 in
Length193.4 in188.5 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in71.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,052 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in47.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in28.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Overland

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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